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Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City: month by month
Short answer
The best time is December to April, the dry season, with highs of about 32–35°C and only 5–6 rainy days a month, although April is the hottest. From May to November the wet season brings 20–30 rainy days a month, usually short afternoon downpours.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°C | 22°C | 6 | high |
| Feb | 34°C | 23°C | 5 | high |
| Mar | 35°C | 24°C | 6 | high |
| Apr | 33°C | 25°C | 20 | medium |
| May | 32°C | 25°C | 27 | medium |
| Jun | 32°C | 25°C | 27 | medium |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C | 29 | medium |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 30 | medium |
| Sep | 31°C | 24°C | 30 | low |
| Oct | 31°C | 24°C | 27 | low |
| Nov | 31°C | 24°C | 23 | medium |
| Dec | 32°C | 23°C | 6 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
March is dry and hot at 35°C; April (33°C) brings the first showers and May (32°C) the start of the rains, with about 27 rainy days.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Wet season: highs of 31–32°C and lows of 25°C, with about 27–30 rainy days a month, mostly heavy afternoon storms. Mornings are often clear.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Still wet in September and October (about 27–30 rainy days), easing in November (about 23). Highs stay around 31°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
The best weather: dry, with highs of 32–34°C, lows of 22–23°C and only 5–6 rainy days. Tet falls in January or February.
Events worth planning around
- Tet, Lunar New Year, with the Nguyen Hue flower street (January or February)
- Reunification Day, 30 April, and Labour Day, 1 May (public holidays)
- Mid-Autumn Festival, with lanterns in Cholon (September or October)
- National Day, 2 September
When to avoid
The days around Tet can be inconvenient: transport is booked out and many restaurants close, though the decorations are beautiful. The wettest months, roughly June to October, bring daily downpours and occasional street flooding.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
December to April, the dry season, with highs of 32–35°C.
How rainy is the wet season?
From May to November there are about 20–30 rainy days a month, usually short, heavy afternoon storms.
Is Tet a good time to visit?
It is festive, but many businesses close and transport is busy, so plan ahead.