Month guide · Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City in September
What September is really like in Ho Chi Minh City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 21 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Among the wettest months; Chợ Lớn's lantern street lights up before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 21
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 9th-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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 21 of its 30 days. Compared with August (32°C (90°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:54
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- National Day (2 September)
- Mid-Autumn Festival — lanterns on Lương Nhữ Học street in Chợ Lớn (September or early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Gallery · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Visit during the midday heat; it is quiet and makes a good break from the market.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Housed in the neoclassical Gia Long Palace from the 1890s, the museum covers the city's history, crafts and wars.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Viewpoint · Bình Thạnh
Landmark 81 SkyView
Go late in the afternoon to see the city in daylight and after dark on one ticket.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Rainy day
- Photo spot
Palace · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Independence Palace
The modernist presidential palace of South Vietnam, completed in 1966, was where a North Vietnamese tank broke through the gates on 30 April 1975, ending the war.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 21 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 September a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Ho Chi Minh City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Among the wettest months; Chợ Lớn's lantern street lights up before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
+How warm is Ho Chi Minh City in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in September?
Expect rain on about 21 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.