Ho Chi Minh City weather in January
In January, Ho Chi Minh City has an average high of 32 °C90 °F and an average low of 21 °C69 °F, with about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation. It is the 11th warmest month of the year and ranks 11th for precipitation.
How January compares with other months
Compared with December, January is 0.5 °C0.9 °F warmer on average and drier by 22 mm0.9 in. Compared with February, January is 1.8 °C3.2 °F cooler on average. Daylight lasts about 11.6 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 71% and the average cloud amount 58%.
Is January a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes — January is one of the most comfortable months to visit Ho Chi Minh City by our comfort score, which favours average highs of 21–28 °C, lows above 5 °C, little rain and moderate humidity.
What to wear in January
For Ho Chi Minh City in January, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
January in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 3290 | 2169 | 100.4 |
| Quận Sáu | 3086 | 2271 | 130.5 |
| Bến Cát | 3290 | 2169 | 100.4 |
| Trảng Bàng | 3392 | 2170 | 110.4 |
| Mỹ Tho | 3290 | 2170 | 130.5 |
| Xuân Lộc | 3189 | 1967 | 100.4 |
| Bến Tre | 3086 | 2271 | 160.6 |
| Vũng Tàu | 3086 | 2271 | 130.5 |
| Hòa Thành | 3493 | 2170 | 100.4 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Xuân Lộc.
Other months in Ho Chi Minh City
- January32 °C90 °F / 21 °C69 °F
- February35 °C95 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- March37 °C98 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- April37 °C99 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- May34 °C93 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- June31 °C88 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- July30 °C86 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- August30 °C86 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- September30 °C86 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- October30 °C86 °F / 23 °C74 °F
- November30 °C87 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- December31 °C87 °F / 21 °C70 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Ho Chi Minh City in January?
In January the average high in Ho Chi Minh City is 32 °C (90 °F) and the average low is 21 °C (69 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
On average about 10 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation falls in January; it ranks 11th of the 12 months.
Is January the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City?
No. The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is April, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
How long is the day in Ho Chi Minh City in January?
In the middle of January the day in Ho Chi Minh City lasts about 11.6 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Ho Chi Minh City in January?
The average relative humidity in January is about 71%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Ho Chi Minh City in January?
On average about 58% of the sky is covered by cloud in January. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.