Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Hồ Chí Minh with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Hồ Chí Minh in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Hồ Chí Minh with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Hồ Chí Minh will be around 33°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Hồ Chí Minh. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Hồ Chí Minh in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
48 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Hồ Chí Minh?
December is a great month to be in Hồ Chí Minh for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The typhoon season in Hồ Chí Minh runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Hồ Chí Minh in December
With 35°C, Hồ Chí Minh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Hồ Chí Minh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Hồ Chí Minh, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Hồ Chí Minh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Hồ Chí Minh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Hồ Chí Minh.
Daily UV Index in December in Hồ Chí Minh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Hồ Chí Minh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Hồ Chí Minh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Hồ Chí Minh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Hồ Chí Minh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Hồ Chí Minh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Hồ Chí Minh
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Average Weather in Hồ Chí Minh by Month
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