Ho Chi Minh City
A motorbike traffic so dense that crossing the road becomes a genuine local skill to learn, tunnels the length of a small city dug for a war the museums nearby do not romanticise, and a coffee culture strong enough, literally, to reset an entire afternoon.
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 34°C (93°F). Local time there is 23:35 (UTC+7).
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The year at a glance
January · high 32°C · rain 29mm · 11.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C90°F | 29mm1.1in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| February | 34°C93°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| March | 35°C95°F | 21mm0.8in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 34°C93°F | 129mm5.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 33°C91°F | 256mm10.1in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| June | 32°C89°F | 274mm10.8in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| July | 31°C87°F | 312mm12.3in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| August | 31°C88°F | 312mm12.3in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| September | 31°C87°F | 375mm14.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 30°C87°F | 327mm12.9in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| November | 31°C87°F | 151mm5.9in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| December | 32°C89°F | 33mm1.3in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
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- Vietnamese
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When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 34°C (93°F).
How warm does Ho Chi Minh City get?
Typical daytime highs in Ho Chi Minh City are Mar–May 34°C (93°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (87°F), Dec–Feb 33°C (91°F).
Is Ho Chi Minh City expensive?
On the ground, Ho Chi Minh City is cheap.
What sort of trip is Ho Chi Minh City good for?
Ho Chi Minh City is good for history and culture, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Ho Chi Minh City?
The wettest month in Ho Chi Minh City is September at 375mm (14.8in), the driest February at 14mm (0.6in), with a monthly average of 186mm (7.3in).
What plug do I need for Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City uses type A, C, F, G sockets at 220 V.
