Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Ho Chi Minh City is very-high
January is very-high for Ho Chi Minh City.
BEST MONTH — driest + coolest + ideal weather. Hotels at maximum.
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Ho Chi Minh City January Weather Stats
Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
22°C
Rainy Days
2
15mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
45 μg/m³
PM10
65 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
36°C
Nighttime
24°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Driest month
- Cool 22-32°C
- Christmas-New Year overlap
Cons
- Hotels at maximum
- Korean tourist peak
January Events & Festivals
- Korean Lunar New Year overlap (varies)
- Peak dry season
Ho Chi Minh City in January — Full Picture
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What to Wear & What to Pack
Tropical light — t-shirt + shorts. Light AC layer evening.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
34.3°C
25.7°C
7.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
32°C
25°C
18.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
31°C
24.3°C
15.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current32°C
22.3°C
3/mo
Ho Chi Minh City Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 32° | 22° | 2d·15mm | 8h | 70% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 33° | 23° | 1d·5mm | 9h | 70% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 34° | 25° | 2d·15mm | 9h | 70% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 35° | 26° | 5d·50mm | 8h | 75% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 34° | 26° | 16d·220mm | 7h | 78% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 32° | 25° | 19d·320mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 32° | 25° | 19d·290mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 25° | 18d·270mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 25° | 20d·330mm | 6h | 84% | 9 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 16d·270mm | 6h | 80% | 9 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 10d·120mm | 7h | 75% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| December (Best) | 31° | 22° | 6d·60mm | 8h | 72% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
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Ho Chi Minh City January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City in January is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
Ho Chi Minh City January averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C.
Does it rain much in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
Ho Chi Minh City January averages 15mm of rainfall over about 2 rainy days.
What should I wear in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
Tropical light — t-shirt + shorts. Light AC layer evening.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
Ho Chi Minh City January sunrise is 06:15 and sunset is 17:50, with 11h 35min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
Ho Chi Minh City January air quality (AQI) averages 100, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 45μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
In January, Ho Chi Minh City is great for Cu Chi Tunnels, Notre Dame Saigon, Ben Thanh Market.
Is January peak season in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City January crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.