Climate Insights for Ho Chi Minh City
Phường An Khánh, Vietnam
Climate Overview
The climate in Ho Chi Minh City is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,925 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 300 mm of rainfall. Ho Chi Minh City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Ho Chi Minh City is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 75.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 11.8 in of rainfall. Ho Chi Minh City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.
Temperature
Ho Chi Minh City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Ho Chi Minh City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Ho Chi Minh City is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,925 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 300 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 285 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ho Chi Minh City is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 11.8 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 11.2 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Ho Chi Minh City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Ho Chi Minh City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ho Chi Minh City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ho Chi Minh City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.