Ho Chi Minh City or Bangkok in December?
On climate data, Bangkok comes out ahead overall in December. See the per-criterion details below.
Ho Chi Minh CityPhoto: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
BangkokPhoto: Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0Key figures in December
| Criterion | Ho Chi Minh City | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 30 °C | 31 °C |
| Average daily low | 21 °C | 20 °C |
| Rainy days | 6 rainy days (est.) | 2 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 80 % | 71 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Bangkok is drier, with about 4 fewer rainy days.
Ho Chi Minh City or Bangkok in December: the short answer
In December, Bangkok comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Ho Chi Minh City 71/100 vs Bangkok 74/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on December as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Ho Chi Minh City averages a climate score of 50/100, Bangkok 49/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in December, side by side
The average daily high is about 30 °C in Ho Chi Minh City and 31 °C in Bangkok — warmer in Bangkok. Average daily lows are around 21 °C versus 20 °C.
On rain, Ho Chi Minh City sees about 6 rainy days in December and Bangkok about 2 — drier in Bangkok. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Ho Chi Minh City records roughly 169 rainy days and Bangkok about 180 — the drier of the two overall is Ho Chi Minh City. At their sunniest, Ho Chi Minh City reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (March) and Bangkok about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Ho Chi Minh City is at its best in January, February and December, while Bangkok peaks in January, February, November and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the December scores for each travel style:
City breaks: both are close (Ho Chi Minh City 75 vs Bangkok 75).
Active & hiking: Bangkok scores higher in December (Ho Chi Minh City 59 vs Bangkok 64).
Family: Bangkok scores higher in December (Ho Chi Minh City 78 vs Bangkok 81).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In December, Bangkok leads overall and for active trips and family trips, while the city breaks score is effectively tied. Over the year, Ho Chi Minh City carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority still matters, and the month-by-month pages give you the full picture before you book.