Ho Chi Minh City weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City: highs of 30°C (87°F) and about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 72% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with November, it is about as warm and drier; January brings highs of 32°C (90°F) and 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
best month Weather score 80/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 32 mm (1.3 in) falls in an average December. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Ho Chi Minh City in December?
Days average 30°C (87°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Ho Chi Minh City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | 58% | best |
| February | 35°C (95°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm | 44% | best |
| March | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | 49% | fair |
| April | 37°C (98°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 41 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| May | 34°C (92°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 155 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| June | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 212 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 207 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 191 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 190 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm | 74% | fair |
| December | 30°C (87°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 32 mm | 72% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months