For those searching for an ideal January holiday with excellent weather, Ho Chi Minh City is a perfect choice. Average maximum temperatures are +32°C. Expect about 8 sunny days, making it the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine. It's worth noting that there may be some rainfall, with an average of 18 mm of precipitation over 2 rainy days. So, take your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it looks like amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
18 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ho Chi Minh City has great weather in January.
Average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +32°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +34°C.
Is Ho Chi Minh City warm or cold in January?
Ho Chi Minh City is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +22°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Ho Chi Minh City:
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City in January
Ho Chi Minh City weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+32°C
+33°C
Min. temperature
+17°C
+17°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+36°C
+36°C
Rainfall
49 mm
18 mm
9 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
75%
70%
68%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
4
8
10
Cloudy days
22
21
17
Rainy days
5
2
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
January often has better weather than December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +31°C to +32°C during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 49 mm to 18 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 4 to 8.
February brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Ho Chi Minh City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Ho Chi Minh City is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ho Chi Minh City wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 311 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Ho Chi Minh City?
This is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2023:
1 January
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+32°C
2 January
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+32°C
3 January
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+31°C
4 January
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+31°C
5 January
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+31°C
6 January
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+31°C
7 January
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+32°C
8 January
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+33°C
9 January
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+33°C
10 January
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+31°C
11 January
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+33°C
12 January
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+32°C
13 January
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+31°C
14 January
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+32°C
15 January
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+33°C
16 January
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+32°C
17 January
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+31°C
18 January
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+32°C
19 January
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+32°C
20 January
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+32°C
21 January
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+32°C
22 January
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+32°C
23 January
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+32°C
24 January
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+33°C
25 January
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+31°C
26 January
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+33°C
27 January
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+34°C
28 January
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+33°C
29 January
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+32°C
30 January
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+32°C
31 January
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+34°C
In January 2023 Ho Chi Minh City had 2 sunny days, 29 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +31°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Ho Chi Minh City climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Ho Chi Minh City in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2009 (+31°C) and the highest in 1998 (+34°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in January:
Is January a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes, January is a great time to go to Ho Chi Minh City, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City.
Can you sunbathe in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Ho Chi Minh City. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Ho Chi Minh City rainy in January?
Ho Chi Minh City is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Vietnam
Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ho Chi Minh City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.