Weather in Ho Chi Minh City
What's the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City has warm year-round and heavy rainfall, especially in the wet season. Average daytime highs range from 32°C (90°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July, with overnight lows around 22°C (72°F) and 25°C (77°F) respectively.
No month in Ho Chi Minh City sits in the typical comfort range of 18–26°C. The most temperate months are usually September and October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Coordinates
- 10.823, 106.630
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 90°F | 22°C / 72°F | 15 mm | 2 | 0 |
| February | 33°C / 91°F | 23°C / 73°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
| March | 34°C / 93°F | 25°C / 77°F | 10 mm | 2 | 0 |
| April | 35°C / 95°F | 26°C / 79°F | 50 mm | 5 | 0 |
| May | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 79°F | 220 mm | 17 | 0 |
| June | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 330 mm | 22 | 0 |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 315 mm | 23 | 0 |
| August | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 270 mm | 22 | 0 |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 335 mm | 23 | 0 |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 270 mm | 21 | 0 |
| November | 31°C / 88°F | 24°C / 75°F | 115 mm | 12 | 0 |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 72°F | 50 mm | 7 | 0 |
Ho Chi Minh City by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
East Asia typhoon season runs June–November (peak August–October). Typhoons can disrupt travel — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The most comfortable months in Ho Chi Minh City are usually January, February, December, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
April is typically the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City, averaging a high of 35°C (95°F).
What is the coldest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 22°C (72°F).
Does it snow in Ho Chi Minh City?
Snow is rare in Ho Chi Minh City; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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