Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): highs of 32°C (90°F) and about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (69°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 35°C (95°F) and 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)?
best month Weather score 83/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 11 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in January?
Days average 32°C (90°F) and nights 20°C (69°F).
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) 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
Weather across Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in January
Weather can differ a lot within Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Thuận An | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Chợ Lớn | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Bình Thạnh | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Thủ Đức | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Vũng Tàu | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Dĩ An | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Quận Mười | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Thủ Dầu Một | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Bến Cát | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Quận Mười Một | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Phú Mỹ | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 13 mm | best |