VietnamThe weather in May in Ho Chi Minh City
It's hot in May in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City. 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 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 38°C in 2023, Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City
Click on any day in May 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.
May weather comparison
| Ho Chi Minh City | 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 Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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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 Ho Chi Minh City runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May 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 May in Ho Chi Minh City
Temperature in May in Ho Chi Minh City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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 May in Ho Chi Minh City
Total precipitation in May in Ho Chi Minh City over the years
Daily UV index in May in Ho Chi Minh City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.