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 January. Siem Reap offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Ho Chi Minh City sees 10 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Ho Chi Minh City can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Siem Reap runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Siem Reap is the stronger choice in January. 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 31°C (88°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Siem Reap averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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 January.

Ho Chi Minh City receives approximately 23 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Siem Reap sees 8 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Siem Reap the drier option by 2 rain days and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.