Ho Chi Minh City Weather Forecast, Best Time to Visit & Airport Guide (2026-10-23)

Ho Chi Minh City: 7-day weather forecast, monthly rainfall and temperature from 3 years of data, best months to visit, airport transfer and money tips.

🌤️ 7-day forecast

DateLowHighRain chanceRain
🌦️ 10/2324°C32°C100%9.4 mm
🌧️ 10/2424°C32°C29%0.5 mm
🌧️ 10/2525°C32°C35%0.8 mm
⛅ 10/2624°C33°C10%0 mm
🌧️ 10/2724°C32°C12%0.6 mm
🌧️ 10/2825°C33°C73%0.6 mm
⛈️ 10/2924°C33°C92%17.6 mm

📅 Best time to visit

Based on 3 years of weather data, the driest and most comfortable months in Ho Chi Minh City are Jan, Feb, Mar.
Wettest month: Sep — pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

📊 Weather by month (3-year average)

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainy daysRain total
Jan32°C22.5°C4 days39 mm
Feb34.1°C23.5°C6 days21 mm
Mar35.6°C24.4°C3 days12 mm
Apr35.9°C26°C10 days54 mm
May33.8°C26°C26 days266 mm
Jun32.1°C25.2°C27 days291 mm
Jul31.1°C24.8°C30 days377 mm
Aug31.8°C24.6°C28 days355 mm
Sep30.8°C24.4°C30 days438 mm
Oct31.1°C24.1°C29 days343 mm
Nov31.5°C23.6°C17 days139 mm
Dec31.9°C23.3°C10 days89 mm

🏷️ Ho Chi Minh City Typical Prices & Daily Travel Costs

Item / ServicePrice in VNDApprox. in USD
🍜 Local Noodle Soup (Phở / Bánh Mì)50,000 ₫≈ 1.94 USD
☕ Vietnamese Iced Coffee (Cà phê sữa đá)35,000 ₫≈ 1.35 USD
🍺 Local Draft Beer / Bia Hơi25,000 ₫≈ 0.97 USD
🚐 SGN Airport Transfer (7 km to center)230,000 ₫≈ 8.90 USD
🏨 Mid-Range 4★ Hotel (per night)1,200,000 ₫≈ 46.46 USD

📌 Ho Chi Minh City Essential Travel Facts

✈️ Airport Code
SGN (Tan Son Nhat Airport, 7 km)
🔌 Power Plug & Voltage
220V / 50Hz (Types A, C, G)
🚓 Emergency Numbers
Police: 113 · Ambulance: 115
🚕 Best Ride App
Grab (Cash or Card) / Pre-booked Klook Transfer

✈️ Getting there

Nearest airport: Tan Son Nhat (SGN), about 7 km from central Ho Chi Minh City. Pre-booking a private transfer avoids taxi haggling at arrivals.

💱 Money

Card is widely accepted in hotels and malls; street food, markets and taxis mostly want cash (VND).

10 USD
≈ 258,312 ₫
50 USD
≈ 1,291,558 ₫
100 USD
≈ 2,583,115 ₫
🧮 Quick VND Street-Price Calculator
Type any VND price (e.g. 60,000 for Pho or 150,000 for Grab taxi):
₫ (VND) = 3.87 USD

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Quick Answer Guide)

What is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City today?

Today in Ho Chi Minh City, temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Check our live 7-day forecast table above for daily rain probability.

When is the best time of year to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

Based on 3 years of meteorological data, the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City with the lowest rainfall and pleasant temperatures are Jan, Feb, Mar.

How do I get from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to Ho Chi Minh City city center?

Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) is approximately 7 km from central Ho Chi Minh City. Pre-booking a fixed-price airport transfer on Klook or using the Grab app avoids arrival hall taxi scams.

How much is USD in Vietnamese Dong (VND) for Ho Chi Minh City travel?

1 USD is currently about 25,831 VND. Street meals in Ho Chi Minh City typically cost 40,000–80,000 VND.

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