When to visit
Ho Chi Minh City?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Ho Chi Minh City
Hải Dương Province · Vietnam

The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is January, February, March, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
35

Challenging climate

⛈Hot & rainy

Temperature
25–32°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
31–38°C
Muggy
Precipitation
251mm
Heavy downpours · 22 days
Sunshine
6.2h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
85%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
67
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun67JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score838376583435343533346176
ClimateHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & dry
Temperature23–32°C23–34°C25–35°C26–34°C26–33°C25–32°C25–31°C25–31°C24–31°C24–30°C24–31°C23–31°C
Feels like26–36°C26–37°C28–38°C31–40°C32–39°C31–38°C30–37°C30–37°C29–37°C29–37°C28–37°C26–35°C
Precipitation29mm
4 days
14mm
3 days
17mm
3 days
84mm
9 days
228mm
20 days
251mm
22 days
298mm
27 days
299mm
26 days
349mm
30 days
314mm
27 days
145mm
14 days
65mm
8 days
Sunshine10.0h
☀︎ 86%
11.3h
☀︎ 96%
11.7h
☀︎ 97%
11.5h
☀︎ 93%
7.7h
☀︎ 61%
6.2h
☀︎ 49%
5.6h
☀︎ 44%
6.5h
☀︎ 52%
5.3h
☀︎ 43%
5.5h
☀︎ 46%
7.5h
☀︎ 64%
7.8h
☀︎ 68%
WindE · 15 km/hSE · 18 km/hSE · 20 km/hSE · 17 km/hS · 15 km/hSW · 15 km/hSW · 17 km/hSW · 17 km/hSW · 15 km/hS · 13 km/hNE · 12 km/hNE · 13 km/h
Humidity (%)69%64%65%71%80%85%86%86%87%87%83%75%
Day length11.6h11.8h12.1h12.4h12.6h12.7h12.7h12.5h12.2h11.9h11.6h11.5h
Tourist CrowdsHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is January, February, March, December, with temperatures between 23 °C and 35 °C. The best month is January. January is high season.

What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 5.3/10. Annual temperatures range from 23 °C to 35 °C.

What is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City?

The hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with average highs of 35 °C and lows of 25 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Ho Chi Minh City?

The rainiest month in Ho Chi Minh City is September, with an average of 349 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Ho Chi Minh City?

Peak season in Ho Chi Minh City is January, February, March, November, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Ho Chi Minh City?

Shoulder season in Ho Chi Minh City falls in May, August, October. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.