Ho Chi Minh City
City in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City is located in Vietnam and has a population of about 14 million in 2024. The city is situated 1,143 km from Hanoi and draws visitors to its prominent sights such as Landmark 81 and the Independence Palace.
What to see
Visitors can explore several key sights in the city. Architectural and historical landmarks include the Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon. For modern architecture, Landmark 81 stands out as a major sight.
When to go
The dry months from December to March experience lower rainfall, with precipitation ranging from 5 mm to 34 mm and about 1 to 7 rainy days per month, alongside daily highs of 30 °C to 32 °C. The rainy season runs from May through November, bringing heavy monthly rainfall peaking between 201 mm and 300 mm and up to 26 rainy days per month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Tan Son Nhat International Airport, located 7 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
Top sights in Ho Chi Minh City
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is September, with about 300 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 5 | 20 | 59 | 201 | 258 | 279 | 275 | 300 | 272 | 134 | 34 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Ho Chi Minh City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Giác Lâm Temple
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
- Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Mariamman Temple, Ho Chi Minh City
- Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
- Xá Lợi Pagoda