WEAHER IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Ho Chi Minh City weather: The best time to visit weather-wise is the dry season between the months of December and April, when the humidity is more manageable. The crowds start getting heavy around November and stay through March. The Tet Festival in late January or early February is an exciting, if extremely hectic, time to visit. However, the rainy season starts from May to November.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), like most of southern Vietnam, experiences a tropical sub-equatorial climate, which keeps the city steadily warm and humid throughout the year, including a rainy monsoon season. April is the hottest month, with temperatures averaging 32°C (88°F), while December is the coolest, with temperatures around 25°C (79°F).

Rainy Season in Ho Chi Minh City

The city during the rainy season ( May to November ), gets daily showers and rainfall up to 350 mm. The rain can be heavy and often falls in the afternoon hours and usually last for 2-3 hours. The averages temperature in Ho Chi Minh City during the rainy season falls between 26°C – 32°C with humidity level up to 85% and average sunshine per days for around to 7 hours.

Things to do & Tips on where to go?

Traveling within Ho Chi Minh City during the rainy season could be doable with few things to note such as carry on a rain-coat and a waterproof backpack and wear light and casual. A waterproof boot is a must. Few of the best things to do including plan for a museum visit as well as a visit to few of the historic pagodas in the city center. Join a cooking class and learn how to make your own Phở noodle. Spend the time for shopping in one or few of the Ho Chi Minh City’s modern shopping center and end the day with having a relaxing time at a spa or watch a classic performance
at Saigon Opera House.

Ho Chi Minh City’s dry season

The dry season in Ho Chi Minh City starts from the months of December to April, during these months, the rainfall reaches to its lowest point between 20 to 60mm. Weather around this season starts to drop with lowest humidity compare to other months and rain falls less. In general, the weather remains predictable and very pleasant. In the dry season, Ho Chi Minh experiences very mild and sunny days.

Best things to do?

The average temperature during the dry seasons remains between 26°C – 35°C with stable humidity level of up to ~ 75 % while an average sunny hours per day reaches to around 9 hours. Some of the best things to do during the rainy season in Saigon including plan to visit Mekong Delta and the famous world of waterways & floating markets. In addition, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, the secret war site that is a very popular day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Other top things to do including plan a weekend stay on one of the best beaches in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City climate: weather by month, temperature, rainfall

The weather in Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon decided into two distinct seasons of Dry and Wet. The low season is considered as the best time to visit and is falls from December to March when the rainfall is the lowest  and weather temperature ranges from 24 to 35°C.

In addition, if you’re planning to visit during the low (dry season), consider to do it carefully & book your holiday essentials as Vietnamese Lunar New Year or Tết  celebrated during this time and is typically falls in late January or early February.

Weather: January to March

In January and February, the weather  is very similar in Ho Chi Minh City, with about 8 hours of sunshine and clear sky, making these months popular for visiting. Temperatures average between 25°C and 34°C, and the days are mostly dry with lower humidity—ideal for sightseeing! Saigon’s hot season starts in March, bringing increased humidity and an average temperature of 30°C. As temperatures rise and rain remains scarce, March offers a great opportunity to combine a visit to Ho Chi Minh City with sightseeing and sunbathing on the beaches of southern Vietnam.

April and May

April is typically the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures soaring to sweltering 37°C. Expect eight hours of sunshine each day and high humidity, with more rain compared to the previous months.

Weather in May remains hot & becomes intensely humid, with temperatures ranging between 27°C and 35°C. As the rainy season begins, expect more rainfall than in April, averaging 180mm. However, the start of Vietnam’s low season brings excellent accommodation deals and fewer crowds.

June to October

In June, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is rainy & humid, similar to May. You can expect about six hours of sunshine and mild days with average temperatures around 28°C. Rainy days are frequent. In July, temperatures slightly decrease, and you’ll enjoy around five hours of sunshine per day. Expect short, intense downpours, with rainy periods extending as August approaches.

August is the peak of the wet season in Ho Chi Minh City, with high humidity and frequent rainfall, ranging from light showers to heavy downpours. September is the wettest month, receiving around 220mm of rainfall and maintaining average daily temperatures of 29°C. By October, the rainy season starts to wind down.

Weather in November & December

In November, Ho Chi Minh City experiences much drier weather compared to the previous months, with only 40mm of rainfall and an average temperature of 29°C. December brings even more pleasant conditions, featuring just 10mm of rainfall and nine hours of sunshine each day.

November & December are excellent times to visit Ho Chi Minh City, as the cooler season begins. With average temperatures of 28°C and dry weather, these months offer a comfortable climate for exploring the city.