Ho Chi Minh City Weather in November 2026: what to expect (4.8/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in November

November falls in the wet season in Ho Chi Minh City. Showers are often brief but intense. With 64.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

November ranks 6 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 (5.7/10), 0.9 pt higher than November.

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Context

Our verdict

Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon) is Vietnam's economic capital: 9 million inhabitants, tropical dynamism, French heritage. January-February are my favorite months (6.9/10): 73-93°F, 13-14% rain, this is the dry season, but HCMC never tops 7/10 (constant hot tropical climate).

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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 · 95°F

❄️Coolest monthJuly · 88°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 98%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

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Location

Where is Ho Chi Minh City ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Vietnam

Tropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.3 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 90°F highs, 73°F lows, 7.9h of sunshine and 13.0% 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 5.4/10.

What is the rainiest month in Ho Chi Minh City?

June is the most unfavourable month with June 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 73°F, while afternoon highs average 90°F.

Is Ho Chi Minh City good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Ho Chi Minh City scores 5.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 5.4/10.

When should you avoid Ho Chi Minh City?

June is the most difficult month to visit Ho Chi Minh City, with June 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.