Best Time to Visit
🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
31°
22°
Great
Feb
33°
23°
Great
Mar
34°
24°
Great
Apr
34°
25°
Good
May
33°
26°
Good
Jun
31°
25°
Good
Jul
31°
24°
Good
Aug
31°
24°
Good
Sep
30°
24°
Good
Oct
30°
24°
Good
Nov
30°
23°
Good
Dec
30°
22°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 31°C | 22°C | 4 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 33°C | 23°C | 2 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 34°C | 24°C | 5 | 12h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 34°C | 25°C | 12 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 33°C | 26°C | 25 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 27 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 29 | 8h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 30°C | 24°C | 27 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 30°C | 23°C | 17 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
| December | 30°C | 22°C | 9 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 34°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 34°C (93°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 24°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 24°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 22°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
The least favorable time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is May and April. During this period, you can expect very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity.
May
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity
April
Challenges: very hot temperatures, frequent rain, high humidity
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Ho Chi Minh City during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 23°C to 33°C:
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Aw). The warmest month is April with highs of 34°C, while the coldest month is December at just 30°C. Annual rainfall averages 1860mm across approximately 215 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Low °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rain Days | 4 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 17 | 9 |
| Rain mm | 23 | 10 | 24 | 70 | 199 | 246 | 257 | 269 | 306 | 262 | 132 | 62 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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