Ho Chi Minh City Weather & Temperature: 7 Days Forecast

7 Days Weather Forecast

19 Sep TODAY

33°C
26°C

20 Sep Wed

34°C
26°C

21 Sep Thu

33°C
25°C

22 Sep Fri

34°C
25°C

23 Sep Sat

34°C
25°C

24 Sep Sun

33°C
25°C

25 Sep Mon

33°C
25°C

Ho Chi Minh City Weather Overview

Ho Chi Minh City's climate is sub-equatorial, so the temperature is high and quite stable throughout the year. Its annual statistics are:

Sunshine hours per month: 160-270 hours
Annual humidity: 79.5%
Annual temperature: 28°C
Annual rainfall: 1,934 mm
Annual rainy days: 159

Ho Chi Minh City has two distinct seasons: the rainy season from May to November and the dry season from December to April.

HCM City Overview

The Rainy Season: Humid and Cool

Month: May - November
Temperature: 26°C - 32°C
Humidity level: 77 - 85%
Average hours of sunshine per day: 6

Rainfall in the rainy season, also known as the monsoon season in Ho Chi Minh City, steadily rises from 150 mm to 320 mm on average. The rain can be heavy, and often happens in the afternoon, but it does not last for long, then the sky becomes clear and blue.

Best things to do

Visit a museum, historical architecture, or religious sites
Enjoy good meals
Go shopping
Have a relaxing time at the spa
Watch the performance at Saigon Opera House

Notes

Remember to bring a raincoat when going out
Prepare wellington boots and a waterproof backpack

The Dry Season: Hot and Arid

Month: December April
Temperature: 24°C - 34°C
Humidity level: 71 - 79%
Average hours of sunshine per day: 8.5

Ho Chi Minh City approaches the dry season at the end of October with typically low rainfall from 10 mm to 70 mm. The humidity starts to drop around this time and rain hardly occurs. The weather is typically predictable and pleasant. Ho Chi Minh in the dry season is very mild and sunny. This is the best strategy for anyone looking to maximize their time in nature.

Best things to do

Enjoy the Mekong Delta tour: From Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta can be visited in 1 or 2 days. This tour entails spending a lot of time outside and on a boat.
Visit Cu Chi Tunnels: Tours from the city are simple to book and run every day. Tourists can examine how the tunnels were utilized and how they impacted the actual fighting.

Notes

Prepare sunscreen, water, and a nice hat to prevent sun exposure during prime hours
Should bring only lightweight, comfy clothing

Ho Chi Minh City Monthly Temperature & Rainfall Averages

As a result of the low domestic season and seldom rain, from December to March, is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City. The temperature, which ranges from 22 to 34°C, is also pretty nice during this time. Be ready to participate in the Tet holiday (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), which typically takes place in late January or early February, if you intend to visit during this time.

Take a look at our general statistics to predict the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh city.

	Average Maximum	Average Minimum	Average Rainfall
January	32°C	22°C	13.8mm
February	33°C	23°C	4.1mm
March	34°C	25°C	10.5mm
April	37°C	26°C	73.9mm
May	35°C	27°C	156.6mm
June	34°C	27°C	309.9mm
July	33°C	25°C	186.5mm
August	32°C	24°C	271mm
September	33°C	24°C	325mm
October	31°C	24°C	204.9mm
November	31°C	23°C	116.5mm
December	31°C	21°C	48.3mm