Climate normals · 1970–2000
Ho Chi Minh City Climate
Ho Chi Minh City is a city in Vietnam (79) with a population of about 14,002,598. Its average annual temperature is 27.7°C (82°F), with roughly 1862 mm of rain per year.
27.7°C
Avg Temp
1862
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Ho Chi Minh City Climate
Ho Chi Minh City has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F) and receives about 1862 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27.7°C
Avg Temp
1862
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 13 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 4 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 8 mm |
| April | 30° / 85° | 46 mm |
| May | 29° / 84° | 217 mm |
| June | 28° / 83° | 286 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 293 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 257 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 305 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 285 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 113 mm |
| December | 26° / 79° | 35 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
The most comfortable months to visit Ho Chi Minh City are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 34°C high). The coldest is December (near 22°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Ho Chi Minh City are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C and about 1862 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Ho Chi Minh City average about 34°C (93°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.