Ho Chi Minh City in January
Dry skies, lively streets
The short answer
January is one of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City.
January is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s driest and most comfortable months, with warm days, low rainfall and relatively lower humidity. The city becomes especially lively around the Lunar New Year period.
9/10 overall22–31°CModerate-High crowdsModerate
Weather9/10
Crowds8/10
Prices7.5/10
Events8.5/10
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–31°C
- Dry skies, lively streets
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- Moderate
- Moderate
+Dry and sunny
–Busier around Tet
My tip for January
Start sightseeing early and save rooftop bars for sunset.
- city exploring
- rooftop evenings
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Ho Chi Minh City, 2nd for weather, 2nd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Ho Chi Minh City in January
- Mekong Delta day trip
- The drier season is a practical window for adding a Mekong Delta day trip to your Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.
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