What is the weather like in Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City in May?

In May, Hanoi averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm.

Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City in May

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are nearly tied in May — 50 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hanoi is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City — May climate, side by side

	🇻🇳 Hanoi	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	39°C	41°C
Avg high / low	32° / 25°	35° / 27°
Rainfall	221 mm	197 mm
Rainy days	17	24
Humidity	82%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	113	72

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City in May — FAQ

Is May better in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are nearly tied in May — 50 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hanoi is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City in May?: In May, Hanoi averages 32°C high / 25°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm.