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.
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.