Average Monthly Sunshine in Ho Chi Minh City

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Ho Chi Minh City receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Ho Chi Minh City varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 274 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 163 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2495 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Ho Chi Minh City serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 5.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Ho Chi Minh City’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Ho Chi Minh City enjoys an average of 2495 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

September, Ho Chi Minh City’s wettest month, receives 82 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ho Chi Minh City Precipitation page.