The weather in May in Hồ Chí Minh

It's hot in May in Hồ Chí Minh with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 28°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Hồ Chí Minh. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May 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 38°C in 2023, Hồ Chí Minh reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 219 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Hồ Chí Minh

Click on any day in May 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.

May weather comparison

  Hồ Chí Minh New York
Average temperature 35°C 22°C
Max. temperature 36°C 28°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 219 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 22 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Hồ Chí Minh with hot temps, averaging around 36°C during the day and nights around 28°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 36°C, with nights around 28°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hồ Chí Minh is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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.

Check out the climate of Hồ Chí Minh for all months and discover the best travel time

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May 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 May in Hồ Chí Minh

Temperature in May in Hồ Chí Minh over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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 May in Hồ Chí Minh

Total precipitation in May in Hồ Chí Minh over the years

Daily UV index in May in Hồ Chí Minh

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.