Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,470 h
- Rain a year
- 1,873 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while November is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year, Ho Chi Minh City is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – February
October is the peak of the typhoon season
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in October?
In October, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 261 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min05:42 – 17:36
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on average
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Ho Chi Minh City
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Ho Chi Minh City, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ho Chi Minh City: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ho Chi Minh City has about 27 rainy days with 261 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 71 | 31° | 22° | 8.0 h | 4 | 28 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 33° | 23° | 9.0 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 34° | 25° | 9.0 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 34° | 26° | 8.5 h | 13 | 74 |
| MayMay | 27 | 33° | 26° | 6.8 h | 25 | 206 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 31° | 25° | 5.8 h | 27 | 238 |
| JulyJul | 35 | 31° | 25° | 5.4 h | 29 | 258 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 31° | 25° | 5.6 h | 29 | 262 |
| SeptemberSep | 35 | 31° | 24° | 5.0 h | 28 | 293 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 30° | 24° | 5.2 h | 27 | 261 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 30° | 23° | 6.3 h | 19 | 149 |
| DecemberDec | 60 | 30° | 23° | 6.8 h | 10 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
10.82° N, 106.63° E · 7 m · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is from December to February. From March to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is September with 293 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ho Chi Minh City for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Ho Chi Minh City month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
71January31° · 8 h
In January, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in January65February33° · 9 h
In February, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in February57March34° · 9 h
In March, Ho Chi Minh City is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in March37April34° · 9 h
In April, Ho Chi Minh City is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in April27May33° · 7 h
In May, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 206 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in May33June31° · 6 h
In June, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 238 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in June35July31° · 5 h
In July, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 258 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in July35August31° · 6 h
In August, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in August35September31° · 5 h
In September, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 293 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in September37October30° · 5 h
In October, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 261 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in October41November30° · 6 h
In November, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 149 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in November60December30° · 7 h
In December, Ho Chi Minh City is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City in DecemberPlanning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,220 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Ho Chi Minh City lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Ho Chi Minh City
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. November is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Ho Chi Minh City?
Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is September with 293 mm. The driest month is February with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ho Chi Minh City get?
Ho Chi Minh City gets around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.0 hours a day; in September there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Ho Chi Minh City uses the time zone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City?
A nonstop flight from London to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,220 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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