Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Ho Chi Minh City with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ho Chi Minh City in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Ho Chi Minh City with hot temperatures, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights close to 28°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 36°C, with nights close to 28°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ho Chi Minh City will be around 35°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 219 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 61% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Ho Chi Minh City. 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.
Ho Chi Minh City in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
35°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
34°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
219 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 May a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Ho Chi Minh City. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Ho Chi Minh City runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Ho Chi Minh City in May
With 38°C, Ho Chi Minh City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Ho Chi Minh City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Ho Chi Minh City, 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 May in Ho Chi Minh City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Ho Chi Minh City, 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 May, you can expect around 19 days of rain in Ho Chi Minh City.
Daily UV Index in May in Ho Chi Minh City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ho Chi Minh City, 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 May in Ho Chi Minh City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Ho Chi Minh City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Ho Chi Minh City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Ho Chi Minh City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Ho Chi Minh City
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Average Weather in Ho Chi Minh City by Month
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