Month guide · Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City in July
What July is really like in Ho Chi Minh City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Prenn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 22 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Wet and humid, with some all-day rain; low hotel prices and green Mekong Delta landscapes.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 22
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 7th-warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 22 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:38
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:20
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
Hot season (April–early May). The hottest weeks of the year, with temperatures in the mid-30s and building humidity before the rains.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Ho Chi Minh City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Zoo · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Go early in the morning when animals are more active and the gardens are cool.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- History
Park · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Tao Đàn Park
A large shaded park where locals practise tai chi, badminton and dance from dawn.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Street · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Book Street
Pick up an English-language book on Vietnamese history and read it over iced coffee under the trees.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Off the beaten path
Street · District 4
Vĩnh Khánh food street
After dark, this District 4 street fills with plastic tables and grills serving snails, clams, scallops and prawns cooked with garlic, tamarind or salted egg, alongside cold beer.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 22 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Ho Chi Minh City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and humid, with some all-day rain; low hotel prices and green Mekong Delta landscapes.
+How warm is Ho Chi Minh City in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in July?
Expect rain on about 22 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.