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The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Ho Chi Minh City. Expect long, bright days with 274 hours in March and darker periods with just 163 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2507 hours.
In Ho Chi Minh City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.1 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 5.4 hours per day.
Ho Chi Minh City enjoys an average of 2507 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
September, Ho Chi Minh City’s wettest month, receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).
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.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ho Chi Minh City - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Water Temp
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