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Ho Chi Minh Municipality Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam in May.

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Ho Chi Minh City An Nhơn Xã Cu Chi Phú Trung

Considering a trip to Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Ho Chi Minh Municipality in May

Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam is a region in Vietnam. May in Ho Chi Minh Municipality generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Ho Chi Minh City. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tan Phong with an average of 205 mm (8.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Cu Chi with 216 mm (8.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Ho Chi Minh City gets approximately 197 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Ho Chi Minh Municipality by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ho Chi Minh Municipality — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ho Chi Minh City)

January33°C (91°F) February34°C (93°F) March35°C (95°F) April36°C (97°F) May35°C (95°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ho Chi Minh Municipality in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ho Chi Minh Municipality.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ho Chi Minh Municipality

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam?

Temperature range in Ho Chi Minh Municipality (May)

Precipitation variation in Ho Chi Minh Municipality (May)

Ho Chi Minh City

In May Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
261 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City →

An Nhơn Xã

In May An Nhơn Xã generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in An Nhơn Xã →

Cu Chi

In May Cu Chi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cu Chi →

Phú Trung

In May Phú Trung generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Phú Trung →

Tan Phong

In May Tan Phong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
197 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
258 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tan Phong →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ho Chi Minh Municipality in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ho Chi Minh City 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
An Nhơn Xã 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Cu Chi 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)
Phú Trung 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Tan Phong 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)

Ho Chi Minh Municipality weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam in May?

May in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam brings poor weather. In Ho Chi Minh City, daytime temperatures are typically around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam in May?

In Ho Chi Minh City, the average daytime high in May is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam peaks during May. Ho Chi Minh City averages roughly 208 mm (8.2 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam with often poor weather in Ho Chi Minh City.

Generally speaking, January and December provide tolerable weather in Ho Chi Minh City. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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