Phnom Penh vs Ho Chi Minh City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phnom Penh edges ahead as the better destination in July. Phnom Penh offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 25 rain days, while Ho Chi Minh City sees 9 sunshine hours and 29 rain days.

Phnom Penh can feel quite hot at 32°C, so plan for heat. Ho Chi Minh City runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phnom Penh is the stronger choice in July.

Phnom Penh reaches an average high of 32°C (90°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Ho Chi Minh City averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 July.

Phnom Penh receives approximately 156 mm of rainfall across 25 rain days during July. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Ho Chi Minh City sees 257 mm over 29 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 4 rain days and 101 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.