The weather in December in Hồ Chí Minh

It's hot in December in Hồ Chí Minh with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

December is a good month to be in Hồ Chí Minh for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2023, Hồ Chí Minh reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 48 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Hồ Chí Minh

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hồ Chí Minh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Hồ Chí Minh New York
Average temperature 33°C 9°C
Max. temperature 34°C 12°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 48 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 9 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Hồ Chí Minh with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Hồ Chí Minh is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The typhoon season in Hồ Chí Minh runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Hồ Chí Minh

Temperature in December in Hồ Chí Minh over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Hồ Chí Minh

Total precipitation in December in Hồ Chí Minh over the years

Daily UV index in December in Hồ Chí Minh

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Hồ Chí Minh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Hồ Chí Minh by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hồ Chí Minh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.