Ho Chi Minh City Weather in January

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

The climate in Ho Chi Minh City during January can be summarized as hot and dry.

January is in the winter in Ho Chi Minh City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

Ho Chi Minh City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87.1°F
Nightly temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Average temperature 25.7°C 78.3°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 16 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 25°C 77°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ho Chi Minh City with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ho Chi Minh City average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ho Chi Minh City average rain in January

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 January 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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