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 20:58 (UTC+7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 90°F · rain 1.1in · 11.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| 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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- VND · Vietnamese đồng
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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