Month guide · Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City in November
What November is really like in Ho Chi Minh City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. The rains ease through the month and the dry season begins; a good shoulder month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:27
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Rainy season (May–October). Short, heavy afternoon storms and occasional flooding, but lower prices and lush countryside.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Ho Chi Minh City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Mariamman Hindu Temple
Remove your shoes at the entrance and visit quietly; it is a short walk from Bến Thành Market.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Experience · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Saigon River by waterbus
Public waterbuses leave from the Bạch Đằng pier at the end of Nguyễn Huệ and run up the Saigon River past Thủ Thiêm, Landmark 81 and Thảo Điền, giving river views of the skyline for a low fare.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Ho Chi Minh City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
It is a shoulder-season month. The rains ease through the month and the dry season begins; a good shoulder month.
+How warm is Ho Chi Minh City in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.