Ho Chi Minh City · WinterMonth summary
Ho Chi Minh City weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 88°F
🌧 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: 88°F 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
Even in winter, Ho Chi Minh City enjoys 31°F. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 88°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 88°F, 10.2h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Ho Chi Minh City in December?
With 88°F max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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