The weather in December in Ho Chi Minh City

It's hot in December in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City, 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, Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City

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

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33° / 25°

2

33° / 25°

3

32° / 25°

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32° / 24°

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33° / 24°

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33° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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33° / 24°

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33° / 24°

10

32° / 24°

11

32° / 24°

12

32° / 25°

13

32° / 24°

14

33° / 25°

15

34° / 24°

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33° / 25°

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33° / 24°

18

32° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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33° / 24°

25

32° / 24°

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33° / 24°

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33° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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33° / 24°

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32° / 24°

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32° / 24°

Start of December

The month of December starts in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City 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.

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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 Ho Chi Minh City runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in December in Ho Chi Minh City

Temperature in December in Ho Chi Minh City over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Ho Chi Minh City, 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 Ho Chi Minh City

Total precipitation in December in Ho Chi Minh City over the years

Daily UV index in December in Ho Chi Minh City

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Ho Chi Minh City, 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 Ho Chi Minh City by month

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