Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Hochiminh City, Vietnam in May
Weather score44Mixed
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
Weather score
44
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.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hochiminh 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 Hochiminh 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 Hochiminh 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.
Weather score
May44 weather score
May scores below Hochiminh City's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
