Best Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh City is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.4°C / 79.5°F in December to 29.4°C / 84.9°F in April, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (February) to 306 mm / 12 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ho Chi Minh City's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.3°C81.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.4°C83.1°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.4°C79.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 29.4°C / 84.9°F, and the driest is February with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ho Chi Minh City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City?
The rainy season at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 219 mm / 8.6 in. The wettest single month is September (306 mm / 12 in).
What is the driest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
The driest month in Ho Chi Minh City is February, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ho Chi Minh City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ho Chi Minh City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, July, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 306 mm / 12 in in September, and the coldest month averages 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
Is Ho Chi Minh City climate different from Viet Nam overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ho Chi Minh City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Viet Nam figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ho Chi Minh City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.