Ho Chi Minh City weather
At 3:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (76°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Dec–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–FebOff season Apr–Oct
About Ho Chi Minh City weather
Is it raining in Ho Chi Minh City right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–34° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Ho Chi Minh City lately?
In the past 7 days, Ho Chi Minh City had 3 rainy days and 19.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ho Chi Minh City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ho Chi Minh City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is Dec–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (85°F) in September to 37°C (98°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
October is the wettest month, with about 215 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 37°C (98°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). September is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F).
Does Ho Chi Minh City have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Oct is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Ho Chi Minh City weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months