Ho Chi Minh City guide
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Ho Chi Minh City are January, February, March and April. In December, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
27°C
Rainfall
123 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Ho Chi Minh City is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 27°C with about 123mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Tân Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City
Tân Sơn is a ward of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is one of the 168 new wards, communes and special zones of the city following the reorganization in 2025.
Tet Offensive attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base
The attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base, headquarters of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (VNAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) 7th Air Force, occurred during the early hours
Tây Thạnh
Tây Thạnh is a ward of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is one of the 168 new wards, communes and special zones of the city following the reorganization in 2025.
Đông Hưng Thuận
Đông Hưng Thuận is a ward of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is one of the 168 new wards, communes and special zones of the city following the reorganization in 2025.
Quang Trung Software City
Quang Trung Software City, also known as Quang Trung Software Park, and abbreviated as QTSC, is a tech hub and business park in Trung Mỹ Tây, Ho Chi Minh City. It is approximately
Local food tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Taste the signature dishes of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Ho Chi Minh City in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Ho Chi Minh City's best months are generally January, February, March and April.

What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 27°C. Rainfall averages about 123mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Ho Chi Minh City in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Ho Chi Minh City in December?+

Popular things to do include Tân Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, Tet Offensive attack on Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Tây Thạnh and Đông Hưng Thuận. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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