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

In May, Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm of rain; Sapa averages 23°C high / 18°C low with about 203 mm.

Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa in May

Sapa is the better pick in May — 72 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sapa is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

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

	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇻🇳 Sapa
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	41°C	26°C
Avg high / low	35° / 27°	23° / 18°
Rainfall	197 mm	203 mm
Rainy days	24	25
Humidity	80%	82%
Air quality (AQI)	72	61

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

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Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa in May — FAQ

Is May better in Ho Chi Minh City or Sapa?: Sapa is the better pick in May — 72 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sapa is warm, soaked, muggy air, while Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City vs Sapa in May?: In May, Ho Chi Minh City averages 35°C high / 27°C low with about 197 mm of rain; Sapa averages 23°C high / 18°C low with about 203 mm.