Ho Chi Minh City Weather in December

What's the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City (Hồ Chí Minh) in December 2024?

The climate in Ho Chi Minh City during December can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Ho Chi Minh City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Ho Chi Minh City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.3°C 86.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Average temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Daily sunshine 4.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 67 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 26.1°C 78.9°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Ho Chi Minh City with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ho Chi Minh City average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ho Chi Minh City average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in December 2024.

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Ho Chi Minh City weather stats

Ho Chi Minh City weather statistics
Hottest month: April 33.9°C 93°F
Driest month: February 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: February 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 30.4°C 86.7°F
Wettest month: September 272mm 10.7ins
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