Weather for Ho Chi Minh City in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +88°F during the day, and approximately 3 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 11 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 48 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
48 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ho Chi Minh City has good weather in December.
Average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +90°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +73°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +90°F.
Is Ho Chi Minh City warm or cold in December?
Ho Chi Minh City is typically hot in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +73°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Ho Chi Minh City:
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City in December
Ho Chi Minh City weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+90°F
Min. temperature
+66°F
+63°F
+63°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+95°F
+97°F
Rainfall
134 mm
48 mm
20 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
80%
75%
71%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
3
6
Cloudy days
5
14
16
Rainy days
14
11
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
December often has better weather than November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 134 mm to 48 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 3.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Ho Chi Minh City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in December is about 31 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ho Chi Minh City wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 310 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Ho Chi Minh City?
This is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in December 2023:
1 December
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+89°F
2 December
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+88°F
3 December
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+87°F
4 December
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+88°F
5 December
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+89°F
6 December
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+86°F
7 December
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+88°F
8 December
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+87°F
9 December
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+88°F
10 December
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+88°F
11 December
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+90°F
12 December
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+90°F
13 December
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+90°F
14 December
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+92°F
15 December
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+90°F
16 December
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+90°F
17 December
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+91°F
18 December
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+90°F
19 December
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+92°F
20 December
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+89°F
21 December
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+90°F
22 December
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+88°F
23 December
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+86°F
24 December
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+86°F
25 December
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+88°F
26 December
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+90°F
27 December
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+88°F
28 December
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+89°F
29 December
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+90°F
30 December
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+90°F
31 December
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+89°F
In December 2023 Ho Chi Minh City had 6 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Ho Chi Minh City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Ho Chi Minh City in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+88°F) and the highest in 2019 (+91°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1461 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 2247 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in December:
Is December a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
December is a really good time to go to Ho Chi Minh City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City.
Can you sunbathe in Ho Chi Minh City in December?
Absolutely, December is hot in Ho Chi Minh City. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Ho Chi Minh City rainy in December?
Ho Chi Minh City is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Vietnam
Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ho Chi Minh City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.