Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam · Southeast Asia
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Good overall
Mid to late
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 73°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 4 wet days, fewer than in most months.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
89%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 92° and nights feel near 80°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
37%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 86°F
Rain6%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 92°F
Rain10%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 91°F
Rain13%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain5%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88 | 73 | 1.1 | 4 | 7.9 | 74 |
| Feb | 90 | 75 | 0.5 | 2 | 8.7 | 70 |
| Mar | 92 | 78 | 1.0 | 4 | 8.8 | 70 |
| Apr | 93 | 80 | 2.9 | 13 | 8.0 | 74 |
| May | 92 | 80 | 8.1 | 25 | 6.3 | 80 |
| Jun | 90 | 78 | 9.3 | 27 | 5.7 | 84 |
| Jul | 88 | 78 | 10.2 | 29 | 5.8 | 85 |
| Aug | 89 | 78 | 10.3 | 29 | 5.5 | 85 |
| Sep | 88 | 77 | 11.5 | 29 | 5.4 | 86 |
| Oct | 88 | 77 | 10.3 | 28 | 5.9 | 86 |
| Nov | 88 | 76 | 5.9 | 19 | 6.7 | 83 |
| Dec | 87 | 74 | 2.7 | 10 | 7.3 | 79 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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