Ho Chi Minh City · WinterMonth summary
Ho Chi Minh City weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ho Chi Minh City in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Ho Chi Minh City in December: 31°C and 10.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Ho Chi Minh City in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Ho Chi Minh City enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 32°C | 13% | 1.0 | 10.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 34°C | 14% | 0.7 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 25°C | 35°C | 16% | 0.6 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 35°C | 39% | 2.9 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 33°C | 83% | 8.0 | 10.4h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 25°C | 32°C | 91% | 8.8 | 9.5h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 31°C | 95% | 10.0 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 31°C | 95% | 10.2 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 98% | 12.3 | 8.3h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 31°C | 89% | 10.4 | 8.6h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 31°C | 64% | 5.1 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 31°C | 34% | 2.3 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Ho Chi Minh City averages 31°C, 34% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ho Chi Minh City in December
Is December a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
December is an excellent time to visit Ho Chi Minh City (score 7.6/10). With 31°C, 10.2h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Ho Chi Minh City in December?
With 31°C max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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