January in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City in January. One of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Typical daytime highs around 91°F (33°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeThong Nhat StadiumExplore →
Thống Nhất Stadium, formerly Cộng Hoà Stadium (lit. 'Republic Stadium' is a multi-purpose stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
02What to seeWar Remnants MuseumExplore →
The War Remnants Museum is a war museum at 28 Võ Văn Tần Street, Xuân Hòa, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
03What to seeIndependence PalaceExplore →
The Independence Palace, also publicly and officially known as the Reunification Convention Hall or simply Reunification Hall, is a historic landmark and government-owned public hall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
04What to seeSaigon Notre-Dame BasilicaExplore →
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral located in the Saigon ward of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
05What to seeHo Chi Minh City Opera HouseExplore →
Saigon Opera House is a municipal opera house in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City
Independence Palace with its fountain and lawn
crowds walking neon-lit Bui Vien Street at night
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Ho Chi Minh City, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City in February. One of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Typical daytime highs around 93°F (34°C).
March in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City in March. One of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Typical daytime highs around 95°F (35°C).
December in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City in December. One of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Tan Son Nhat International (SGN).
Know before you go
- Try ca phe sua da, the fierce iced coffee, to keep up.
- Visit the War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi tunnels for context.
- Ben Thanh Market is touristy, but the street food nearby is better.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is Dec–Mar, in Vietnam.
Where is Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is in Vietnam. The nearest major airport is Tan Son Nhat International (SGN).
What is Ho Chi Minh City known for?
Saigon's motorbike roar and rocket-fuel coffee.
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