Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Weather
Ho Chi Minh City hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 90°F (32°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Ho Chi Minh City weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 11)
Tomorrow in Ho Chi Minh City looks partly cloudy, with a high of 89° and an overnight low of 78°. There is a 67% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Ho Chi Minh City 14-day forecast
About the weather in Ho Chi Minh City
Weather in Ho Chi Minh City is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. April afternoons typically reach 94°F (34°C), while October highs hover near 87°F (30°C). Annual precipitation averages 82.4 inches (2093 mm) over about 218 rainy days.
Ho Chi Minh City weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 94°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: October - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: 64°F (18°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: September (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 94°F (34°C) and overnight lows stay near 78°F (26°C). The coolest month is October, with typical highs of 87°F (30°C) and lows around 75°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 64°F (18°C).
Rain, sun and snow
September is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.7 inches (349 mm) of rain over 29 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Ho Chi Minh City turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 94°F (34°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Ho Chi Minh City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 85 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Ho Chi Minh City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 76 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Ho Chi Minh City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); rain falls on about 17 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 73° | 4 | 1.2 in | 10.4 h/day | 69% |
| February | 92° | 74° | 3 | 0.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 64% |
| March | 95° | 76° | 4 | 0.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 65% |
| April | 94° | 78° | 11 | 3.3 in | 11.5 h/day | 71% |
| May | 92° | 79° | 25 | 9.0 in | 10.0 h/day | 80% |
| June | 89° | 77° | 27 | 9.9 in | 9.1 h/day | 85% |
| July | 87° | 77° | 29 | 11.7 in | 8.4 h/day | 86% |
| August | 88° | 76° | 29 | 11.8 in | 9.3 h/day | 86% |
| September | 87° | 76° | 29 | 13.7 in | 8.2 h/day | 87% |
| October | 87° | 75° | 28 | 12.4 in | 8.1 h/day | 87% |
| November | 87° | 75° | 19 | 5.7 in | 9.2 h/day | 83% |
| December | 88° | 73° | 10 | 2.5 in | 9.4 h/day | 75% |