Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), formerly known as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam. It is located in the south-eastern region of the country, along the banks of the Saigon River and is the economic, cultural and educational center of the country. HCMC is home to over 8 million people and is one of the most populous cities in Southeast Asia.
HCMC is a vibrant and bustling city, with a rich history and culture. The city is home to a variety of attractions, from historical sites to modern shopping malls. Some of the popular tourist attractions include the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the Ben Thanh Market.
HCMC has a tropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The city is known for its delicious street food, which is available all over the city.
HCMC has a long and fascinating history. It was founded in the early 18th century by the Nguyen Dynasty, and was the capital of the French colony of Cochinchina. During the Vietnam War, the city was the center of the conflict between North and South Vietnam, and was the site of the fall of Saigon in 1975.
Today, HCMC is a bustling metropolis with a vibrant economy. The city is home to several major industries, including tourism, banking and finance, and manufacturing. The city is also home to several universities and educational institutions, including the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the University of Economics and Law.
HCMC is a vibrant and exciting city, with much to offer visitors. From its rich history and culture to its bustling economy, the city is sure to captivate and entertain its visitors.
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Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam experiences a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the wet season from May to November and the dry season from December to April. During the wet season, the city experiences heavy rainfall, high humidity and temperatures ranging from 24-33°C. In the dry season, temperatures are slightly higher and range from 25-35°C, accompanied by lower humidity and less rain. The city is also prone to occasional typhoons in the wet season.
Our weather forecast for Ho Chi Minh City helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 27th 2024 Apr. 27th 2024 | max: 38.6 °C min: 29.7 °C |
23.4 m/s 33.8 m/s |
39.8 % 16.5 m |
67.9 % 1,007 hPa |
05:36:47 18:05:38 |
|
| Apr. 28th 2024 Apr. 28th 2024 | max: 38.9 °C min: 29.2 °C |
24.1 m/s 31.7 m/s |
44.9 % 24.1 m |
57.9 % 1,008 hPa |
05:36:23 18:05:45 |
|
| Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 40.6 °C min: 28.3 °C |
24.8 m/s 34.9 m/s |
41.7 % 24.1 m |
57.5 % 1,008 hPa |
05:35:59 18:05:52 |
|
| Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 40.2 °C min: 28.8 °C |
25.6 m/s 32.8 m/s |
58.5 % 24.1 m |
58.4 % 1,006 hPa |
05:35:36 18:06:00 |
|
| May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: 38.6 °C min: 28.9 °C |
20.9 m/s 32.8 m/s |
99.1 % 23.6 m |
58.9 % 1,006 hPa |
05:35:13 18:06:08 |
|
| May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: 35.6 °C min: 28.5 °C |
16.2 m/s 25.9 m/s |
89.1 % 24.0 m |
62.1 % 1,007 hPa |
05:34:52 18:06:16 |
|
| May. 3rd 2024 May. 3rd 2024 | max: 35.0 °C min: 28.7 °C |
19.1 m/s 24.5 m/s |
96.6 % 22.8 m |
65.2 % 1,007 hPa |
05:34:30 18:06:25 |
|
| May. 4th 2024 May. 4th 2024 | max: 34.5 °C min: 26.6 °C |
16.2 m/s 27.4 m/s |
97.3 % 24.1 m |
66.8 % 1,008 hPa |
05:34:10 18:06:34 |
|
| May. 5th 2024 May. 5th 2024 | max: 35.2 °C min: 28.1 °C |
14.4 m/s 24.8 m/s |
73.4 % 21.7 m |
63.1 % 1,007 hPa |
05:33:50 18:06:43 |
|
| May. 6th 2024 May. 6th 2024 | max: 32.6 °C min: 27.9 °C |
12.2 m/s 25.9 m/s |
89.4 % 24.1 m |
72.9 % 1,008 hPa |
05:33:32 18:06:53 |
|
| May. 7th 2024 May. 7th 2024 | max: 34.5 °C min: 27.2 °C |
16.9 m/s 25.6 m/s |
44.5 % 23.3 m |
67.2 % 1,008 hPa |
05:33:13 18:07:03 |
|
| May. 8th 2024 May. 8th 2024 | max: 35.8 °C min: 27.5 °C |
18.7 m/s 25.6 m/s |
19.9 % 24.0 m |
65.6 % 1,009 hPa |
05:32:56 18:07:14 |
|
| May. 9th 2024 May. 9th 2024 | max: 37.0 °C min: 27.8 °C |
22.0 m/s 24.8 m/s |
21.2 % 24.1 m |
62.2 % 1,009 hPa |
05:32:39 18:07:25 |
|
| May. 10th 2024 May. 10th 2024 | max: 37.9 °C min: 28.2 °C |
22.0 m/s 24.5 m/s |
24.4 % 24.1 m |
60.6 % 1,009 hPa |
05:32:24 18:07:36 |
|
| May. 11th 2024 May. 11th 2024 | max: 36.9 °C min: 28.3 °C |
16.2 m/s 25.6 m/s |
25.0 % 24.1 m |
59.0 % 1,008 hPa |
05:32:09 18:07:48 |
Would you like to travel to Ho Chi Minh City on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Ho Chi Minh City.
| Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Apr. 2024 | Azamara Journey | 09:30 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 1st 2024 Wednesday, 1st of May 2024 | Azamara Journey | 12:00 am | 12:00 pm | |
| May 2nd 2024 Thursday, 2nd of May 2024 | Silver Moon | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 3rd 2024 Friday, 3rd of May 2024 | Silver Moon | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
| Oct. 18th 2024 Friday, 18th of Oct. 2024 | Silver Muse | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 19th 2024 Saturday, 19th of Oct. 2024 | Silver Muse | 12:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| Oct. 28th 2024 Monday, 28th of Oct. 2024 | Silver Nova | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 29th 2024 Tuesday, 29th of Oct. 2024 | Silver Nova | 12:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| Dec. 6th 2024 Friday, 6th of Dec. 2024 | MS Europa | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Dec. 7th 2024 Saturday, 7th of Dec. 2024 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 pm | |
| Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | LE LAPEROUSE | 04:30 pm | 11:59 pm | |
| Dec. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Dec. 2024 | LE LAPEROUSE | 12:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
| Dec. 17th 2024 Tuesday, 17th of Dec. 2024 | LE LAPEROUSE | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
| Dec. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Dec. 2024 | Silver Whisper | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Dec. 30th 2024 Monday, 30th of Dec. 2024 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Dec. 31st 2024 Tuesday, 31st of Dec. 2024 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Jan. 11th 2025 Saturday, 11th of Jan. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Jan. 12th 2025 Sunday, 12th of Jan. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jan. 13th 2025 Monday, 13th of Jan. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Feb. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Feb. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 12:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Feb. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Feb. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Feb. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Feb. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
| Feb. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Feb. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Feb. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Feb. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| Feb. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Feb. 2025 | MS Europa 2 | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Feb. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Feb. 2025 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
| Feb. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Feb. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Mar. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 | Silver Nova | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 | Silver Nova | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Nova | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Mar. 8th 2025 Saturday, 8th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Muse | 12:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Muse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 10th 2025 Monday, 10th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Muse | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Mar. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Mar. 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Mar. 2025 | Queen Anne | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | Azamara Onward | 09:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 30th 2025 Sunday, 30th of Mar. 2025 | Azamara Onward | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| May 2nd 2025 Friday, 2nd of May 2025 | Silver Muse | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | Silver Muse | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
| May 31st 2025 Saturday, 31st of May 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 10:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 1st 2025 Sunday, 1st of Jun. 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 2nd 2025 Monday, 2nd of Jun. 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Feb. 23rd 2026 Monday, 23rd of Feb. 2026 | Queen Anne | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 1st 2026 Sunday, 1st of Mar. 2026 | Azamara Pursuit | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 2nd 2026 Monday, 2nd of Mar. 2026 | Azamara Pursuit | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 30th 2026 Monday, 30th of Mar. 2026 | Azamara Onward | 10:00 am | 12:00 am |
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