Ho Chi Minh City is at its best from December to March.
It is busiest and priciest in December to February.
Expect the most rain in May to November.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Ho Chi Minh City month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 30° / 24°very wet, 321 mm | Off-season | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | 31° / 24°wet, 152 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026Best weather | 31° / 23°some rain, 72 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | 32° / 23°mostly dry, 31 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | 34° / 23°dry, 18 mm | Peak | Tet |
| March 2027Best weather | 35° / 25°dry, 20 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | 34° / 26°some rain, 86 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 33° / 26°wet, 249 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 32° / 25°very wet, 265 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 31° / 25°very wet, 310 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon storms that can flood streets for an hour. Fine... |
| August 2027 | 31° / 25°very wet, 315 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon storms that can flood streets for an hour. Fine... |
| September 2027 | 31° / 24°very wet, 368 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon storms that can flood streets for an hour. Fine... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 4–10 Feb · expectedTetVietnam's Lunar New Year (day one is 6 Feb; the break is proposed for 4-10 Feb): the biggest holiday of the year. Many shops and restaurants close for up to a week and transport sells out.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Ho Chi Minh City from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The best weather in Ho Chi Minh City is from December to March. Dry season: sunny with little rain. March and April get very hot, up to 35°C. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to February. The quietest months are May to October.
When is the rainy season in Ho Chi Minh City?
The wettest months are May to November. Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon storms that can flood streets for an hour. Fine for travel with an umbrella, and the Mekong Delta is lush.
When is Ho Chi Minh City most crowded?
Peak season is December to February, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Ho Chi Minh City from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Bangalore has the lowest fare right now: ₹14,291 (one-way) for Wed 27 Jan.
How hot does Ho Chi Minh City get?
The hottest month is March, with average highs of 35°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 23°C.