Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
184mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 184mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°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
May33°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May184mm average rain
May is wetter than Ho Chi Minh City's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.6 hours average sun
May 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
May30°C average sea
May is one of Ho Chi Minh City's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May scores below Ho Chi Minh City's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Marriott
Renaissance Riverside Hotel SaigonHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera HotelHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Le Méridien SaigonHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph CollectionHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Bach Suites Saigon, a Member of Design Hotels™Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Fairfield by Marriott South Binh DuongHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam