Siem Reap vs Ho Chi Minh City

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.

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

Siem Reap reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Ho Chi Minh City averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 22°C (72°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 January.

Siem Reap receives approximately 8 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Ho Chi Minh City sees 23 mm over 4 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%.