Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in December
Weather score67Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
4h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
67
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December67mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Ho Chi Minh City's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4 hours average sun
December is one of Ho Chi Minh City's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December27°C average sea
December is below Ho Chi Minh City's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December67 weather score
December scores above Ho Chi Minh City's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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