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Ho Chi Minh City in November: go or not?

Mixed period. Ho Chi Minh City in November: 5.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 10.82°N · 106.63°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Ho Chi Minh City · November
5.2
24–31°
Temperature
33%
Rain
7h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Polina Rytova via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

In November, Ho Chi Minh City sees 31°C during the day with 6.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

November ranks 4 out of 12 months in Ho Chi Minh City. Compared to October: 25 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
24°
Daylight
11.5h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 62
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Ho Chi Minh City is January (5.8/10), 0.6 pt higher than November.

See January →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Vietnam

🗣️LanguageVietnamese
💶CurrencyVietnamese Dong (₫)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 31°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 80%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
Location

Where is Ho Chi Minh City ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Vietnam
Tropical climate with a 5.8 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
10.82°N · 106.63°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
January is the best month with 32.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 7.9h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Ho Chi Minh City get in January?
Ho Chi Minh City averages 7.9 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 32.0°C.
Is Ho Chi Minh City good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Ho Chi Minh City scores 5.4/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 5.6/10.
When should you avoid Ho Chi Minh City?
September is the most difficult month to visit Ho Chi Minh City, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Ho Chi Minh City in November?
The average UV index reaches 7 in November in Ho Chi Minh City (high), with about 11.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.