🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Ho Chi Minh City is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 45 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high32°C17°C
Hottest monthApril (35°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (22°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year157112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, September, October

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (35°C), coldest lows in January (22°C).

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Ho Chi Minh City or Seoul warmer?

Ho Chi Minh City is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Ho Chi Minh City or Seoul?

Ho Chi Minh City is rainier — Seoul sees about 45 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City vs Seoul?

Ho Chi Minh City is best around January, February, December; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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