VN Ho Chi Minh City · Autumn

Visit Ho Chi Minh City
in November?

Ho Chi Minh City in November: solid, though January remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 10.82°N 106.63°E
31°CMax temperature
64%Rainy days
10.1hSunshine / day

Ho Chi Minh City weather in November

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
64% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)

Should you visit Ho Chi Minh City in November?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ██████░░░░ 64%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in November (7.1/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.

Ho Chi Minh City in November by trip type

What to expect in November

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Autumn in Ho Chi Minh City is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 64% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Ho Chi Minh City

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
☀️ January23°C32°C13%1.010.4h8.0/10
☀️ February24°C34°C14%0.710.8h7.4/10
☀️ March25°C35°C16%0.611.3h7.2/10
🌤️ April26°C35°C39%2.911.6h7.0/10
⛅ May26°C33°C83%8.010.4h5.4/10
🌧️ June25°C32°C91%8.89.5h5.4/10
🌧️ July25°C31°C95%10.09.0h5.5/10
🌧️ August25°C31°C95%10.29.8h5.7/10
🌧️ September24°C31°C98%12.38.3h4.9/10
🌧️ October24°C31°C89%10.48.6h5.7/10
⛅ November24°C31°C64%5.110.1h7.1/10
🌤️ December23°C31°C34%2.310.2h7.6/10
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 November, Ho Chi Minh City averages 31°C, 64% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

November vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Ho Chi Minh City in November

Is November a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
November is an acceptable time for Ho Chi Minh City (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in November?
Yes, 64% of days see rain in November. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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