What’s the climate like in Ho Chi Minh City?
The current climate of Ho Chi Minh City features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ho Chi Minh City in recent years was 38°C in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in February 2016.
On average, Ho Chi Minh City receives 1795 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Ho Chi Minh City runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Ho Chi Minh City. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Ho Chi Minh City
The climate table of Ho Chi Minh City shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 23 | 23 | 12 | 78 | 219 | 225 | 206 | 241 | 308 | 277 | 135 | 48 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in March, April and May
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in February
- Precipitation: 1795 mm per year, averaging 150 mm per month
- Driest months: 12 mm in March, 23 mm in January and February
- Wettest months: 308 mm in September, 277 mm in October and 241 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Ho Chi Minh City
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ho Chi Minh City
This graph shows how much precipitation Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ho Chi Minh City
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ho Chi Minh City
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ho Chi Minh City
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ho Chi Minh City by Month
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