Best Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City
Best time: Feb, Jan, Mar, Dec.
Apr is warmest (33.9°C high); Sep is rainiest (310 mm).
Ho Chi Minh City weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.2 | 21.8 | 11 | 7.7 |
| Feb | 32.1 | 22.5 | 3 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 33.1 | 23.8 | 8 | 9.2 |
| Apr | 33.9 | 25.1 | 45 | 9.2 |
| May | 33.2 | 25 | 217 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 32 | 24.5 | 285 | 8 |
| Jul | 31.5 | 24.2 | 295 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 31.3 | 24.1 | 263 | 8 |
| Sep | 31.2 | 24.1 | 310 | 7.4 |
| Oct | 31 | 23.8 | 282 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 30.8 | 23.2 | 107 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 30.6 | 22.1 | 30 | 7.2 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: FebJanMarDec
Beaches: FebMarJanDec
Hiking: FebMarJanDec
Sightseeing: FebJanMarDec
Ho Chi Minh City quick facts
- Timezone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Currency
- Dong (VND)
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Plug / voltage
- A & C · 220 V
- Dialing code
- +84
What to pack
Hot months (Mar, Apr, May, Jun): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Wet months (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
Feb, Jan, Mar, Dec.
What is the rainiest month?
Sep, about 310 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Apr, with average highs of 33.9°C.
Where to stay
See Ho Chi Minh City hotels · Book Ho Chi Minh City tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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