All regionsWhen to visit

Best time to visit HCMC & the south

The best time to visit HCMC & the south is December–March; avoid September–October.

Two seasons only: wet and dry. It is hot year-round — the question is whether the afternoon will flood, not whether you will sweat.

Go now

  • December–March

Reschedule around

  • September–October

Month by month

  1. Jan
    JanuaryPrime time

    Dry, hot, sunny

    Peak dry season.

  2. Feb
    FebruaryPrime time

    Dry and hot

    Reliable sunshine.

  3. Mar
    MarchPrime time

    Hot and dry

    Best conditions, building heat.

  4. Apr
    AprilGood

    Hottest, still dry

    35°C+; hydrate hard.

  5. May
    MayMixed

    First rains arrive

    Short sharp afternoon storms.

  6. Jun
    JuneMixed

    Wet season proper

    Daily downpours, usually brief.

  7. Jul
    JulyMixed

    Reliable afternoon rain

    Mornings are usually fine.

  8. Aug
    AugustMixed

    Wet but workable

    Plan indoor afternoons.

  9. Sep
    SeptemberAvoid

    Wettest stretch

    Street flooding common.

  10. Oct
    OctoberAvoid

    Heavy rain & flooding

    The peak of the wet season.

  11. Nov
    NovemberGood

    Rains easing

    Drying out, pleasant.

  12. Dec
    DecemberPrime time

    Dry and warm

    Back to the good season.

Compare all regions in the interactive planner

Visiting HCMC & the south — common questions

What is the best time to visit HCMC & the south?
The best time to visit HCMC & the south is December–March; avoid September–October. Dry and warm in December — Back to the good season.
Which months should you avoid in HCMC & the south?
Avoid September–October. Wettest stretch — Street flooding common.. We would reschedule around these rather than gamble on the weather.
Is HCMC & the south worth visiting? When does it shine?
Two seasons only: wet and dry. It is hot year-round — the question is whether the afternoon will flood, not whether you will sweat. Aim for December–March for the best conditions.