Ho Chi Minh City Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore temperature statistics for Ho Chi Minh City in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Vietnam.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Ho Chi Minh City remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in April to a very warm 32°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 23°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. April, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 241 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 27 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 5 days. It records 244 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Vietnam Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Vietnam. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Ho Chi Minh City Temperatures Compared World Wide
Ho Chi Minh City’s average annual maximum temperature is 33°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Ho Chi Minh City, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 72% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 33°C. In the warmest month, April, the humidity is 72% combined with an average maximum temperature of 36°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Ho Chi Minh City. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Ho Chi Minh City’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Ho Chi Minh City climate page.
Current temperature in Ho Chi Minh City
