Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in January
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
16mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January31°C average high
January 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
January16mm average rain
January is one of Ho Chi Minh City's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.7 hours average sun
January sits close to Ho Chi Minh City's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January74 weather score
January is one of Ho Chi Minh City's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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