Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City was renamed in 1976 after North Vietnam's victory in the Vietnam War. Originally a Khmer settlement, it grew under French colonial rule into the 'Pearl of the Far East.' The city retains grand colonial landmarks like the Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel and the Notre-Dame Basilica alongside frenetic modern energy.
Nights sit around 25°C and afternoons around 32°C.
Ho Chi Minh City barely changes season: afternoons sit around 33°C and nights around 25°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from May – November, peaking in July with around 307 mm. The dry months run from December – March.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: June averages an AQI of 99, while March clears to 71.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Ho Chi Minh City are December – April. Expect fast internet (259 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €800 a month).
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