Best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City Average weather of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Find the very best time to go to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam from seasonal norms below.
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
For full information about the climate and weather in Ho Chi Minh City a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | View Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F/92°F | good weather | Ho Chi Minh City in january | ||
| February | 77°F/95°F | good weather | Ho Chi Minh City in february | ||
| March | 81°F/97°F | good weather | Ho Chi Minh City in march | ||
| April | 83°F/97°F | good weather | Ho Chi Minh City in april | ||
| May | 85°F/95°F | bad weather | Ho Chi Minh City in may | ||
| June | 83°F/92°F | bad weather | Ho Chi Minh City in june | ||
| July | 81°F/90°F | bad weather | Ho Chi Minh City in july | ||
| August | 81°F/90°F | bad weather | Ho Chi Minh City in august | ||
| September | 81°F/90°F | bad weather | Ho Chi Minh City in september | ||
| October | 79°F/90°F | bad weather | Ho Chi Minh City in october | ||
| November | 79°F/90°F | good weather | Ho Chi Minh City in november | ||
| December | 77°F/90°F | good weather | Ho Chi Minh City in december |
Weather and climate in Ho Chi Minh City
- 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)
Daily sunshine hours
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 and October. - High season in Ho Chi Minh City
The number of visitors to Ho Chi Minh City is high in: January, August 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
Best time for low prices in Ho Chi Minh City
Average prices of hotels in Ho Chi Minh City month by month
Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Ho Chi Minh City. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
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 ($ 827 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 269 more for your airline ticket to Ho Chi Minh City if you go in august.
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