The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Ho Chi Minh City is January · February · November: 32° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
Climate through the year
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° / 21° | Moderate | $$ | Ideal |
| February | 33° / 22° | Moderate | $$ | Ideal |
| March | 34° / 23° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
| April | 35° / 24° | Moderate | $ | Fair |
| May | 34° / 25° | Low | $ | Fair |
| June | 33° / 25° | Low | $ | Fair |
| July | 32° / 24° | Low | $ | Fair |
| August | 32° / 24° | Low | $ | Fair |
| September | 32° / 24° | Low | $ | Avoid |
| October | 31° / 24° | Low | $ | Fair |
| November | 31° / 23° | Moderate | $ | Great |
| December | 31° / 22° | Moderate | $$ | Great |
The year in Ho Chi Minh City
Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Ho Chi Minh City.
When to go, depending on what you want
Practical basics
- Region
- Asia
- Local currency
- VND
- Hemisphere
- Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
- Yearly range
- 21° – 35°
- Strongest months
- January, February, November
- Good for
- city · food · culture
Events in Ho Chi Minh City
- Jan–Feb Tet (Lunar New Year) — Vietnam's biggest holiday fills Nguyen Hue Street with flower markets and fireworks.
- Apr Reunification Day — A public holiday and parade mark the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
- Sep–Oct Mid-Autumn Festival — Luong Nhu Hoc street lights up with lanterns and mooncakes for children's festivities.
- Dec Christmas Lights — Notre-Dame Cathedral and Nguyen Hue Street draw crowds for the city's festive light displays.
Every month in Ho Chi Minh City
A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
For most travellers, the sweet spot in Ho Chi Minh City is January · February · November: 32° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.
What is the cheapest time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
May — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 42%.
When should you avoid Ho Chi Minh City?
September.
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City?
Average highs sit around 35°C with lows near 21°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
