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

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

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City in May 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
May may not be the ideal time to visit Ho Chi Minh City, as the weather can be not ideal. The daily average high temperature does not get higher than +91°F, and there are only about 0 sunny days in the month. Typically there are also 11 rainy days, a total monthly rainfall of approximately 198 mm. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+91°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
198 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ho Chi Minh City has uncomfortable weather in May.

Average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +91°F with a maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +91°F.

Is Ho Chi Minh City warm or cold in May?

Ho Chi Minh City is typically hot in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +93°F to +91°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

May is one of the warmest months in Ho Chi Minh City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ho Chi Minh City in May

Ho Chi Minh City weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+93°F+91°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+73°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+102°F+97°F
Rainfall
75 mm198 mm241 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%78%82%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1007 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
300
Cloudy days
610
Rainy days
121114
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting colder in May. From +93°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +91°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 75 mm to 198 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in April to 0 in May.

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

Wind

Wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City in May 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 increasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Ho Chi Minh City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 174 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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 May in Ho Chi Minh City?

This is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in May 2023:
1 May
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+94°F
2 May
☁️
+95°F
3 May
☁️
+96°F
4 May
☁️
+94°F
5 May
☁️
+94°F
6 May
☁️
+97°F
7 May
☁️
+96°F
8 May
🌧️
+92°F
9 May
☁️
+88°F
10 May
🌧️
+91°F
11 May
🌧️
+90°F
12 May
🌧️
+88°F
13 May
🌧️
+91°F
14 May
☁️
+90°F
15 May
☁️
+93°F
16 May
☁️
+93°F
17 May
☁️
+94°F
18 May
☁️
+94°F
19 May
☁️
+96°F
20 May
☁️
+92°F
21 May
🌧️
+91°F
22 May
☁️
+94°F
23 May
☁️
+92°F
24 May
☁️
+93°F
25 May
🌧️
+91°F
26 May
☁️
+89°F
27 May
🌧️
+85°F
28 May
🌧️
+85°F
29 May
☁️
+91°F
30 May
☁️
+91°F
31 May
☁️
+91°F
In May 2023 Ho Chi Minh City had 0 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +91°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 May 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 May:

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

There is never a bad time to go to Ho Chi Minh City, but the weather isn’t the best in May, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Ho Chi Minh City and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Ho Chi Minh City in May?

Absolutely, May 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 May?

Ho Chi Minh City is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in May?

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

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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.