Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh City
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Ho Chi Minh City are December, January, October — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Ho Chi Minh City (7 m elevation).
Month by month
Ho Chi Minh City weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6°C / 91°F | 3 | 53 | Best |
| February | 34.1°C / 93°F | 3.2 | 44 | |
| March | 35.2°C / 95°F | 3.5 | 37 | |
| April | 34.3°C / 94°F | 11.8 | 35 | |
| May | 33.2°C / 92°F | 20.5 | 34 | |
| June | 31.9°C / 89°F | 22.2 | 40 | |
| July | 30.8°C / 87°F | 24.5 | 45 | |
| August | 31.3°C / 88°F | 24.3 | 43 | |
| September | 30.7°C / 87°F | 25 | 45 | Shoulder |
| October | 30.3°C / 87°F | 23 | 47 | Best |
| November | 31°C / 88°F | 16.7 | 45 | Shoulder |
| December | 31.3°C / 88°F | 7.3 | 56 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Ho Chi Minh City month by month
Ho Chi Minh City's comfort score peaks in December at 55.8, with an average high of 31.3°C and 7.3 wet days, just ahead of January's 53.2 and October's 46.8 — even the best month here doesn't reach the high scores seen in cooler climates. March is the hottest month at 35.2°C, though its low rainfall (3.5 wet days) keeps comfort at a moderate 37.1. Monsoon season (May-October) brings heavy rain, peaking at 25 wet days in September, with comfort settling in the 34.2–46.8 range throughout. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans January through April plus December, the driest stretch of the year.
FAQ
Ho Chi Minh City timing questions
What is the best month to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are December, January, and October, with December scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
March, with an average daily high of 35.2°C (95°F).
What is the rainiest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
September, averaging 25 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Ho Chi Minh City?
September and November — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Ho Chi Minh City's hottest month?
March, with an average high of 35.2°C — the year's highest — though low rainfall (3.5 wet days) keeps its comfort score at a moderate 37.1.
What is Ho Chi Minh City's single best month for weather?
December, with an average high of 31.3°C, 7.3 wet days, and a comfort score of 55.8 — the highest measured for any month, though modest compared to cooler climates.