Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
A relentlessly energetic southern metropolis where sleek skyscrapers rise above historic temples and bustling street stalls.
Warmest month is April at 35°C on average. Coolest is January at 32°C. Driest reading falls in February with 2 rain days.
Costs and travel essentials
- CoffeeCurated by Hugo₫55800 (~$2.25)Destination estimate, 2026-07-11. Saigon centre calibration. Not a surveyed local price.
- BeerCurated by Hugo₫62857 (~$2.50)Destination estimate, 2026-07-11. Saigon centre calibration. Not a surveyed local price.
- Flight timeMethodology13h 30m from London HeathrowGreat-circle plus routing overhead.
- Flight CO2eDEFRA 2024 factors3,900 kg return from London HeathrowDEFRA 2024 economy factors, includes radiative forcing.
- FCDO advisorygov.uk, snapshot compiled 2026-07-11No specific FCDO warnings against travel.Check the latest FCDO advice before booking.
- Tap waterCDC / WHO guidanceDo not drink from the tap; use bottled or treated water.
| Month | Avg high | Daily spread | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 3°C | 3 |
| February | 33° | 4°C | 2 |
| March | 34° | 3°C | 3 |
| April | 35° | 4°C | 8 |
| May | 34° | 4°C | 19 |
| June | 33° | 4°C | 22 |
| July | 32° | 3°C | 23 |
| August | 33° | 4°C | 23 |
| September | 32° | 4°C | 23 |
| October | 32° | 4°C | 22 |
| November | 32° | 4°C | 15 |
| December | 32° | 4°C | 8 |
What to do
- Crawl through a preserved section of the historic Cu Chi Tunnels
- Examine the sobering documentary exhibits at the War Remnants Museum
- Bargain for goods and grab a bowl of pho at Ben Thanh Market
- Drink craft beer on a chic rooftop bar overlooking District 1
How we know this
Values are the average of the last ten calendar years of daily readings from Visual Crossing, snapped to the destination cluster. Daily spread is the width between the 10th and 90th percentiles of daily highs, not a forecast error margin. Rain days count any day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.