SeasonMapHanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: which is better, month by month
Hanoi beats Ho Chi Minh City in 7 of 12 months — its lead peaks in November (76 vs 58) — while Ho Chi Minh City wins June to August; they are within 3 points in May and September.
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.
Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City — all 12 months
| Month | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79Bnice, a little rain, poor air quality | 73Bsweltering, a little rain | Hanoi | 6 |
| February | 81Anice, a little rain, poor air quality | 76Bsweltering, dry | Hanoi | 5 |
| March | 73Bwarm, a little rain, poor air quality | 68Csweltering, dry | Hanoi | 5 |
| April | 64Chot, rainy, poor air quality | 60Csweltering, a little rain | Hanoi | 4 |
| May | 50Dsweltering, soaked, poor air quality | 48Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 2 |
| June | 40Fsweltering, soaked, poor air quality | 51Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Ho Chi Minh City | 11 |
| July | 42Fsweltering, soaked, poor air quality | 46Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Ho Chi Minh City | 4 |
| August | 34Fsweltering, soaked, poor air quality | 49Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Ho Chi Minh City | 15 |
| September | 44Fsweltering, soaked, poor air quality | 43Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Tie | 1 |
| October | 58Dhot, soaked, poor air quality | 45Fsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Hanoi | 13 |
| November | 76Bhot, a little rain, poor air quality | 58Dsweltering, soaked, muggy air | Hanoi | 18 |
| December | 86Anice, dry, poor air quality | 69Csweltering, a little rain, muggy air | Hanoi | 17 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is November (76 vs 58). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.