SeasonMapChiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City: which is better, month by month
Chiang Mai beats Ho Chi Minh City in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in October (61 vs 45) — while Ho Chi Minh City wins April; they are within 3 points in March and August.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Chiang Mai vs Ho Chi Minh City — all 12 months
| Month | Chiang Mai | Ho Chi Minh City | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87Ahot, dry | 73Bsweltering, a little rain | Chiang Mai | 14 |
| February | 82Asweltering, dry | 76Bsweltering, dry | Chiang Mai | 6 |
| March | 65Csweltering, dry | 68Csweltering, dry | Tie | 3 |
| April | 54Dsweltering, dry | 60Csweltering, a little rain | Ho Chi Minh City | 6 |
| May | 52Dsweltering, rainy | 48Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Chiang Mai | 4 |
| June | 60Csweltering, rainy, clean air | 51Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Chiang Mai | 9 |
| July | 53Dsweltering, soaked, clean air | 46Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Chiang Mai | 7 |
| August | 46Fsweltering, soaked, clean air | 49Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 3 |
| September | 49Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | 43Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Chiang Mai | 6 |
| October | 61Csweltering, soaked, muggy air | 45Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Chiang Mai | 16 |
| November | 74Bsweltering, a little rain, muggy air | 58Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Chiang Mai | 16 |
| December | 84Ahot, dry | 69Csweltering, a little rain, muggy air | Chiang Mai | 15 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is October (61 vs 45). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.