Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
The best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City are January, February and December, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
January, February and December score best for Ho Chi Minh City weather:
- January31° / 23°CJanuary is dry-season prime, with Tet preparations affecting Bến Thành and Cholon shop hours when the lunar holiday falls close.
- February32° / 24°CFebruary is very dry and hot, strong for Cu Chi and Mekong trips if Tet closures are checked first.
- December31° / 24°CDecember is warm and drier, with Christmas lights around Đồng Khởi and higher central hotel demand.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 31° | 23° | 28 | 10 | 12h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 32° | 24° | 12 | 7 | 12h |
| March | 33° | 25° | 26 | 12 | 12h |
| April | 34° | 26° | 75 | 21 | 12h |
| May | 33° | 26° | 203 | 29 | 13h |
| June | 32° | 26° | 238 | 29 | 13h |
| July | 31° | 25° | 255 | 30 | 13h |
| August | 31° | 25° | 265 | 31 | 13h |
| September | 31° | 25° | 294 | 30 | 12h |
| October | 31° | 25° | 258 | 30 | 12h |
| November | 31° | 25° | 146 | 24 | 12h |
| DecemberBest weather | 31° | 24° | 65 | 16 | 12h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Ho Chi Minh City month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Ho Chi Minh City in January: 31°C high, 23°C low, 28.3mm rain over 10 days, 11.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
FebruaryBest weather
Ho Chi Minh City in February: 32.2°C high, 23.7°C low, 11.5mm rain over 7 days, 11.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
March
Ho Chi Minh City in March: 33.4°C high, 25.2°C low, 25.5mm rain over 12 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Ho Chi Minh City in April: 34°C high, 26.4°C low, 74.6mm rain over 21 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
May
Ho Chi Minh City in May: 33.2°C high, 26.4°C low, 203.4mm rain over 29 days, 12.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
June
Ho Chi Minh City in June: 31.9°C high, 25.7°C low, 238.1mm rain over 29 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Ho Chi Minh City in July: 31.2°C high, 25.3°C low, 254.8mm rain over 30 days, 12.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Ho Chi Minh City in August: 31.3°C high, 25.3°C low, 265.1mm rain over 31 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Ho Chi Minh City in September: 31.2°C high, 25°C low, 294.2mm rain over 30 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Ho Chi Minh City in October: 31.1°C high, 24.9°C low, 258mm rain over 30 days, 12h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
November
Ho Chi Minh City in November: 30.9°C high, 24.5°C low, 145.8mm rain over 24 days, 11.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
DecemberBest weather
Ho Chi Minh City in December: 30.5°C high, 23.5°C low, 64.6mm rain over 16 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
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