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Ho Chi Minh City in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Ho Chi Minh City in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2025

Good Weather
Hot
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Weather for Ho Chi Minh City in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +90°F during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 8 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 20 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+90°F
Avg. max. temperature
+63°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
20 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ho Chi Minh City has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +88°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +91°F.

Is Ho Chi Minh City warm or cold in January?

Ho Chi Minh City is typically hot in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +90°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°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 January is compared to other months in Ho Chi Minh City:

Climate in Ho Chi Minh City in January

Ho Chi Minh City weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+88°F+90°F+91°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+63°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+97°F+97°F
Rainfall
48 mm20 mm9 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
75%71%68%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
369
Cloudy days
141613
Rainy days
1185
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +88°F to +90°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 48 mm to 20 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 3 to 6.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ho Chi Minh City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 100 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Ho Chi Minh City?

This is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2023:
1 January
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+88°F
2 January
☁️
+88°F
3 January
☁️
+91°F
4 January
🌧️
+91°F
5 January
🌧️
+82°F
6 January
🌧️
+84°F
7 January
🌧️
+82°F
8 January
🌧️
+84°F
9 January
🌧️
+88°F
10 January
☁️
+84°F
11 January
☁️
+86°F
12 January
☁️
+86°F
13 January
☁️
+90°F
14 January
☁️
+91°F
15 January
☁️
+91°F
16 January
☀️
+91°F
17 January
☁️
+90°F
18 January
☀️
+88°F
19 January
☀️
+91°F
20 January
☁️
+90°F
21 January
☁️
+93°F
22 January
☁️
+90°F
23 January
☁️
+93°F
24 January
☁️
+92°F
25 January
☁️
+88°F
26 January
☁️
+90°F
27 January
☁️
+91°F
28 January
☀️
+88°F
29 January
☁️
+86°F
30 January
☁️
+86°F
31 January
☁️
+91°F
In January 2023 Ho Chi Minh City had 4 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

January 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 January?

Absolutely, January 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 January?

Ho Chi Minh City is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Vietnam

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Monthly weather in Ho Chi Minh City

Source of the data

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.