Climate of Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Area-weighted average across Ho Chi Minh. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Ho Chi Minh, a subdivision of Viet Nam, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 29°C / 84.2°F in April, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 300 mm / 11.8 in depending on the season (1801 mm / 70.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.7°C81.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29°C84.2°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| May | 28.8°C83.8°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 277 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.3°C81.1°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27°C80.6°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.5°C79.7°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.7°C78.3°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh?
The best months to visit Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 29°C / 84.2°F, and the driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Ho Chi Minh?
Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 29°C / 84.2°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1801 mm / 70.9 in, with the wettest month being September (300 mm / 11.8 in) and the driest February (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh?
The hottest month in Ho Chi Minh is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 29°C / 84.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Ho Chi Minh?
The coldest month in Ho Chi Minh is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
When does it rain most in Ho Chi Minh?
The wettest month in Ho Chi Minh is September, averaging about 300 mm / 11.8 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.