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Ho Chi Minh City

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Updated Saturday, October 17, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ho Chi Minh City month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ho Chi Minh City are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 31–34°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 370 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January32.322.83110.4
February33.723.21811.2
March35.024.62211.7
April34.625.78411.5
May33.125.92519.9
June31.625.02639.1
July30.824.73118.4
August31.124.63159.2
September30.724.33708.0
October30.524.03207.9
November30.923.61519.0
December31.222.8729.4

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People and places shaping Ho Chi Minh City

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Research updated Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Current public leadership

  • Nguyễn Văn Được

    Wikidata currently records this person as Ho Chi Minh City's head of government. Vietnamese politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Ho Chi Minh City has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Ho Chi Minh City yet.

Local business and employers

  • VietJet Air

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Low-cost airline from Vietnam.

  • Pacific Airlines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Airline.

  • Vietnam Air Services Company

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Airline.

  • Indochina Airlines

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese airline based in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Vinamilk

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese dairy company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Ho Chi Minh City Television

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese television network.

  • La Cloche fêlée

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Newspaper.

  • Sai Gon Giai Phong

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. News.

  • Saigontourist Cable Television Company

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Television station and internet service provider operated by a joint venture between Vietnam Television and Saigontourist.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Ho Chi Minh City, in brief

Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city and municipality of Vietnam, with a population of more than 14 million in 2025. Its geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River. As the most major financial centre in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has the largest gross regional domestic product out of all Vietnamese provinces and municipalities, contributing around a quarter of the country's total GDP. It is the busiest international transport hub in Vietnam, with Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport accounting for nearly half of all international arrivals to Vietnam, and the Port of Saigon among the busiest container ports in Southeast Asia. Ho Chi Minh City has historic landmarks and modern landmarks, including the Independence Palace, Bitexco Financial Tower, Landmark 81 Tower, the War Remnants Museum, and Bến Thành Market. It is known for its alleys and nightlife, notably are Phạm Ngũ Lão and Bùi Viện street.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ho Chi Minh City

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01 · Q&A

Where is Ho Chi Minh City located and what are its coordinates?

Ho Chi Minh City is situated in Vietnam at geographic coordinates 10.8230, 106.6296, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City has a recorded population of approximately 14,002,598 and observes the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ho Chi Minh City?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ho Chi Minh City include Vietnamese, English, French, Chinese, KM, with VND used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ho Chi Minh City?

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