Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Ho Chi Minh City are Jan and Feb.
Best months
Jan and Feb
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Jul and Aug
Off season
Apr, May and Sep
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 22.5°C – 32°C
Rain: 39mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Feb
BestTemp: 23.5°C – 34.1°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Mar
Temp: 24.5°C – 35.5°C
Rain: 12mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Apr
Temp: 26.1°C – 35.9°C
Rain: 54mm
Sunshine: 11.7h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
May
Temp: 26.1°C – 33.7°C
Rain: 266mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 3.8/10
Jun
Temp: 25.2°C – 32°C
Rain: 291mm
Sunshine: 8.8h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Jul
Temp: 24.8°C – 31°C
Rain: 377mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 24.7°C – 31.7°C
Rain: 355mm
Sunshine: 9.9h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 24.4°C – 30.8°C
Rain: 438mm
Sunshine: 7.3h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Oct
Temp: 24.2°C – 31.1°C
Rain: 343mm
Sunshine: 8.4h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Nov
Temp: 23.6°C – 31.4°C
Rain: 139mm
Sunshine: 9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Dec
Temp: 23.3°C – 31.8°C
Rain: 89mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
When to go, and when not to
January and February stand out as the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City, combining warm highs around 32 to 34 degrees Celsius with low rainfall of 39mm and 21mm and strong sunshine of roughly 10 to 11 hours a day. This combination of dry, sunny conditions makes early in the year the most comfortable stretch for exploring the city on foot.
July and August also count among the peak season months even though rainfall climbs to 377mm and 355mm and sunshine drops to around 8 to 10 hours a day, so travelers visiting then should expect more frequent showers alongside larger crowds. The wettest conditions overall fall in September, with 438mm of rain, while April and May bring some of the highest daily highs, near 35 to 36 degrees Celsius, so those planning a trip outside January and February should weigh heat and rain against the lower prices of the off-season months.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.