City, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Ho Chi Minh City
Dec–Mar is dry and sunny; Mar–May is the hottest. May–Nov brings daily afternoon downpours and street flooding, with cheaper rooms.
Ho Chi Minh City weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan32°11 mm
- Feb35°6 mm
- Mar37°13 mm
- Apr37°41 mm
- May34°155 mm
- Jun31°212 mm
- Jul30°207 mm
- Aug30°191 mm
- Sep30°190 mm
- Oct30°215 mm
- Nov30°100 mm
- Dec31°32 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C90°F | 21°C69°F | 11 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| February | 35°C95°F | 21°C70°F | 6 mm | 62% | Hot |
| March | 37°C98°F | 23°C74°F | 13 mm | 59% | Very hot |
| April | 37°C98°F | 25°C77°F | 41 mm | 61% | Very hot |
| May | 34°C93°F | 25°C78°F | 155 mm | 74% | Hot |
| June | 31°C88°F | 24°C76°F | 212 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| July | 30°C86°F | 24°C75°F | 207 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| August | 30°C86°F | 24°C75°F | 191 mm | 88% | Rainy |
| September | 30°C86°F | 24°C75°F | 190 mm | 88% | Rainy |
| October | 30°C86°F | 24°C74°F | 215 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| November | 30°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 100 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| December | 31°C87°F | 21°C70°F | 32 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
Best months across Vietnam
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | Dec–Mar | Mar (37°C) |
| Hanoi | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jun (32°C) |
| Da Nang | Feb–Jun | Jun (33°C) |
| Hoi An | Feb–May | Jun (32°C) |
| Ha Long Bay | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jun (31°C) |
| Nha Trang | Jan–Jun | May (30°C) |
| Phu Quoc | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Sapa | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (26°C) |
| Hue | Feb–May | Jun (33°C) |
| Ninh Binh | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jun (32°C) |
| Da Lat | Dec–Mar | Apr (25°C) |
| Ha Giang | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (34°C) |
| Mui Ne | Nov–Apr | Apr (33°C) |
| Phong Nha | Mar–Jul | May (34°C) |
| Cat Ba | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| Vung Tau | Nov–Apr | Apr (34°C) |
| Quy Nhon | Feb–Jun | Aug (31°C) |
| Can Tho | Dec–Apr | Apr (36°C) |
| Con Dao | Mar–Jul | May (29°C) |
| Cao Bang | Apr, Sep–Nov | May (31°C) |
| Mai Chau | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (34°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
Dec–Mar. Dec–Mar is dry and sunny; Mar–May is the hottest. May–Nov brings daily afternoon downpours and street flooding, with cheaper rooms.
When is the rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City?
Rain peaks in October with about 215 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
March, with average highs of 37°C (98°F).
How cold does Ho Chi Minh City get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 21°C (69°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.