Best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City Average weather of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

When is the best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City?

When is the best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Ho Chi Minh City are January, February, March, April, November and December
On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May and June
The rainiest months are May, June, July, August, September and October

Annual weather in Ho Chi Minh City

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Weather details in Ho Chi Minh City month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Ho Chi Minh City is 92°F (ranging from 90°F in september to 97°F in march). Annual rainfall is 110.2in, with a minimum of 0.9in in february and a maximum of 15.7in in august.

Between the months of january and february the climate is good. The temperature rises to 95°F and it rains in february about 0.9in.
From march to april the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 97°F°C and it rains in april about 6.6in.
From may to october the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and it rains about 15.3in each month.
In november the climate is correct. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and you can expect to have 7in of rainfall/month during this period.
In the month of december the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 77°F and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Ho Chi Minh City: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

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Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ho Chi Minh City

Find out when Ho Chi Minh City has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Ho Chi Minh City

Very low season in Ho Chi Minh City
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June and September.
Low season in Ho Chi Minh City
The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, March, April, July, August and October.
High season in Ho Chi Minh City
The number of visitors to Ho Chi Minh City is high in: January and November.
Peak season in Ho Chi Minh City
The largest number of tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Ho Chi Minh City month by month

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Average price for flights to Ho Chi Minh City

A return flight between London and Ho Chi Minh City is generally cheaper if you go in may ($ 748 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 422 more for your airline ticket to Ho Chi Minh City if you go in august.