Ho Chi Minh City vs Siem Reap

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Siem Reap edges ahead as the better destination in December. Siem Reap offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Ho Chi Minh City sees 9 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Ho Chi Minh City can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Siem Reap runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Siem Reap is the stronger choice in December. Siem Reap receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Ho Chi Minh City reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Siem Reap averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in December.

Ho Chi Minh City receives approximately 62 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Siem Reap sees 15 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Siem Reap the drier option by 6 rain days and 47 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.