Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamQuick decision
When to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–90°F in January
🌧 Least rain
13% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
September (98%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
HeritageDecember–April — Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame and Central Post Office.
Street FoodYear-round — phở, bánh mì, cơm tấm and night markets.
Mekong DeltaDecember–May — Cái Bè and Cần Thơ floating markets.
Củ Chi TunnelsYear-round — 250 km underground network, 1h from the centre.
Monthly climate data
Ho Chi Minh City weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 73°F | 90°F | 13% | 0.0in | 10.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 93°F | 14% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 77°F | 95°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 95°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 91°F | 83% | 0.3in | 10.4h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 77°F | 90°F | 91% | 0.3in | 9.5h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 77°F | 88°F | 95% | 0.4in | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 77°F | 88°F | 95% | 0.4in | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 75°F | 88°F | 98% | 0.5in | 8.3h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 75°F | 88°F | 89% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 88°F | 64% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 73°F | 88°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 34°F, 46% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 31°F, 94% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 31°F, 84% rainy days, 9.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°F, 20% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 13% rainy days and 32°F.
September is the wettest month with 98% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 32°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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