Ho Chi Minh City has two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season lasts from May to November, characterized by hot and humid weather and there may be sudden showers. The dry season lasts from December to April, characterized by dry and cooler weather. The average temperature of the city is about 28°C, but it can go up to 35°C in the sunny season.
If you want to avoid inconvenient rains and enjoy the fresh air, you should choose the dry season to visit Ho Chi Minh City. This is the ideal time for you to stroll in parks, visit famous places such as the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, or enjoy delicious dishes like pancakes, bread, pho, hu tieu… You can also easily travel by bus, taxi, motorbike, or bicycle, as traffic is less congested during this season.
However, the dry season also has its drawbacks. It is the time when there are the most tourists, so you may have difficulty booking hotel rooms, plane tickets, or entrance tickets to tourist sites. Prices may also be higher than usual, so you should plan and book necessary services in advance. In addition, you should also pay attention to major holidays such as Lunar New Year, Hung Kings’ Temple Festival, or National Day, as many places may be closed or crowded.
