Ho Chi Minh City weather in January
January in Ho Chi Minh City: sweltering, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Ho Chi Minh City · #234 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ho Chi Minh City climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 28 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 86 | 🙂 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
- January in Ho Chi Minh City: sweltering, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Ho Chi Minh City on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
- In January, Ho Chi Minh City averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 22.3°C, with about 27.6 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
- Ho Chi Minh City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 86 in January.