Ho Chi Minh City weather in December

December in Ho Chi Minh City: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Ho Chi Minh City · #293 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 70/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Ho Chi Minh City climate normals — December

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall38 mm / 1.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point22°C / 71°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight11.5 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)83🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Ho Chi Minh City in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
December in Ho Chi Minh City: sweltering, a little rain, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Ho Chi Minh City on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in December?
In December, Ho Chi Minh City averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 22.6°C, with about 38.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Ho Chi Minh City in December?
Ho Chi Minh City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in December.

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