Ho Chi Minh City weather in May
May in Ho Chi Minh City: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Ho Chi Minh City · #556 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ho Chi Minh City climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 182 mm / 7.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 72 | 🙂 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
- May in Ho Chi Minh City: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Ho Chi Minh City on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in May?
- In May, Ho Chi Minh City averages a daily high of 32.9°C and a low of 25.9°C, with about 181.5 mm of rain over roughly 22.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ho Chi Minh City in May?
- Ho Chi Minh City has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in May.