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 October. Phnom Penh offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 25 rain days, while Ho Chi Minh City sees 9 sunshine hours and 27 rain days.

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

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

Phnom Penh reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Ho Chi Minh City averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 24°C (75°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 October.

Phnom Penh receives approximately 249 mm of rainfall across 25 rain days during October. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Ho Chi Minh City sees 262 mm over 27 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 2 rain days and 13 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.