Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Weather
Ho Chi Minh City weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Nov and Dec.
Ho Chi Minh City current weather
Ho Chi Minh City now (local time 14:15)
31°C
Thunderstorm
- Feels like
- 37°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
24° – 32°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Ho Chi Minh City 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
32°
25°
💧93%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
32°
25°
💧98%
Tue
10/6
⛈️
31°
25°
💧88%
Wed
10/7
⛈️
30°
24°
💧88%
Thu
10/8
⛈️
31°
24°
💧94%
Fri
10/9
⛈️
32°
24°
💧84%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
28°
24°
💧94%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
30°
25°
💧94%
Mon
10/12
⛈️
32°
24°
💧92%
Tue
10/13
⛈️
31°
24°
💧90%
Wed
10/14
⛈️
31°
24°
💧92%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
31°
24°
💧92%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
32°
23°
💧90%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
32°
23°
💧84%
Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Ho Chi Minh City are Jan, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 35°C) and the coldest is October (average low 24°C).
Ho Chi Minh City climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 33°C | 23°C | 27 mm | 67% | +11°C |
| Feb | 34°C | 23°C | 14 mm | 64% | +11°C |
| Mar | 35°C | 25°C | 20 mm | 65% | +10°C |
| Apr | 34°C | 26°C | 121 mm | 73% | +6°C |
| May | 33°C | 26°C | 257 mm | 80% | +3°C |
| Jun | 32°C | 25°C | 282 mm | 85% | 0°C |
| Jul | 31°C | 25°C | 338 mm | 86% | -1°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 309 mm | 85% | -1°C |
| Sep | 31°C | 24°C | 393 mm | 87% | -1°C |
| Oct | 30°C | 24°C | 367 mm | 87% | +1°C |
| NovBest | 31°C | 24°C | 150 mm | 83% | +5°C |
| DecBest | 31°C | 23°C | 56 mm | 74% | +9°C |
Data: Open-Meteo historical weather, 2020–2024 averages (ERA5); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Ho Chi Minh City weather month by month: what to wear
Ho Chi Minh City in OctoberThis month
October in Ho Chi Minh City is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 367 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Ho Chi Minh City in NovemberBest month
November in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 150 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Ho Chi Minh City in DecemberBest month
December in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C, around 56 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 74% humidity — about 9°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Ho Chi Minh City in JanuaryBest month
January in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C, around 27 mm of rain (dry) and 67% humidity — about 11°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Ho Chi Minh City in February
February in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C, around 14 mm of rain (dry) and 64% humidity — about 11°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Ho Chi Minh City in March
March in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 35°C and lows of 25°C, around 20 mm of rain (dry) and 65% humidity — about 10°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Ho Chi Minh City in April
April in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C, around 121 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 6°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water.
Ho Chi Minh City in May
May in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 33°C and lows of 26°C, around 257 mm of rain (very wet) and 80% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Ho Chi Minh City in June
June in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C, around 282 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Ho Chi Minh City in July
July in Ho Chi Minh City is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C, around 338 mm of rain (very wet) and 86% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Ho Chi Minh City in August
August in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C, around 309 mm of rain (very wet) and 85% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
Ho Chi Minh City in September
September in Ho Chi Minh City is warm to hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 393 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.
👕 T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Ho Chi Minh City are Jan, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is March (average high 35°C) and the coldest is October (average low 24°C).
›What's the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in October, and what should I wear?
October in Ho Chi Minh City is warm to hot: average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C, around 367 mm of rain (very wet) and 87% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›What's the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in November, and what should I wear?
November in Ho Chi Minh City is hot: average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C, around 150 mm of rain (wet) and 83% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
›When is the rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is wettest in September, with about 393 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 14 mm.
›How cold does Ho Chi Minh City get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is October, averaging 30°C by day and 24°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: March; coldest: October.