Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City

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December to April is dry; afternoon downpours from May.

Ho Chi Minh City month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	32°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Mixed	33°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Tết
March	Poor	34°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
April	Poor	35°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Poor	34°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Poor	33°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
November	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
December	Mixed	31°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

Flights to Ho Chi Minh City are usually cheapest in May–August. The catch: highs reach 34°C in May–June.
Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
Highs pass 35°C in April.
The heaviest rain falls in June–September.

Ho Chi Minh City has millions of motorbikes on its streets.

When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is December–February. December to April is dry; afternoon downpours from May.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–August, when demand is lowest.

When is Ho Chi Minh City busiest?

Ho Chi Minh City is busiest in December–February.

What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C, and October the coolest at 31°C. The wettest period is May–November.