🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Ho Chi Minh City is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tokyo is drier, with roughly 49 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high32°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (35°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (22°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year157108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Ho Chi Minh City or Tokyo warmer?

Ho Chi Minh City is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Ho Chi Minh City or Tokyo?

Ho Chi Minh City is rainier — Tokyo sees about 49 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Ho Chi Minh City is best around January, February, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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