In general the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +93°F in April and it has 3 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Ho Chi Minh City in different months
This is the average weather in Ho Chi Minh City for each month based on historic data:
In February the weather is great. There are an average of 9 sunny days in February and the temperature ranges from +73°F to +91°F.
January, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +90°F during January.
In March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 111 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 310 mm in September.
May bring not the best weather. May is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +79°F.
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Ho Chi Minh City for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+97°F
+97°F
+100°F
+100°F
+102°F
+97°F
+97°F
+95°F
+95°F
+95°F
+95°F
+95°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+90°F
+91°F
+93°F
+93°F
+91°F
+90°F
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
Minimum Temperature
+63°F
+66°F
+64°F
+72°F
+73°F
+72°F
+72°F
+73°F
+72°F
+70°F
+66°F
+63°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
71
68
69
72
78
82
83
83
84
84
80
75
Rain, mm
20
9
26
75
198
241
258
263
310
263
134
48
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Sunny Days
6
9
8
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
Cloud Days
16
13
11
6
1
0
0
0
0
1
5
14
Rainy Days
8
5
10
12
11
14
16
18
14
13
14
11
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City during the whole year:
The hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City is April with average maximum temperature going up to +93°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +77°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Ho Chi Minh City looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Ho Chi Minh City is October with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Ho Chi Minh City during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 9 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 14 rainy days and 310 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ho Chi Minh City:
What is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
The hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City is April with average maximum temperature of +93°F.
What is the coldest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
The coldest month in Ho Chi Minh City is July with minimum temperatures of +77°F.
Is Ho Chi Minh City worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Ho Chi Minh City in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is April with +93°F and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Ho Chi Minh City?
if you're looking to visit Ho Chi Minh City when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, October, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 9 mm of rain.
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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.