When should you visit each — and when are both ideal?
Climate Overview
Shanghai (China · Shanghai) has a temperate climate; Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)) is classified as tropical. Shanghai's warmest month is August (31.3°C avg high); Ho Chi Minh City peaks in March (34.6°C avg high).
Monthly Breakdown
China · Shanghai
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|
| JAN | 9.5° | 1.9° | 66mm | 5.9h |
| FEB | 10.6° | 2.7° | 66mm | 5.9h |
| MAR | 15.4° | 6.9° | 86mm | 7.1h |
| APR | 20.3° | 11.3° | 100mm | 7.9h |
| MAY | 24.7° | 16.5° | 132mm | 7.9h |
| JUN | 27.6° | 20.8° | 251mm | 6.9h |
| JUL | 31.2° | 25.2° | 230mm | 8.9h |
| AUG | 31.3° | 25.3° | 169mm | 9.5h |
| SEP | 27.3° | 21.2° | 169mm | 7.8h |
| OCT | 22.6° | 15.8° | 68mm | 7.3h |
| NOV | 17.8° | 10.4° | 70mm | 6.2h |
| DEC | 10.9° | 3.2° | 45mm | 6.5h |
Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|
| JAN | 31.9° | 22.6° | 30mm | 10.4h |
| FEB | 33.2° | 23° | 14mm | 11.3h |
| MAR | 34.6° | 24.5° | 17mm | 11.7h |
| APR | 34.1° | 25.6° | 91mm | 11.4h |
| MAY | 33.1° | 25.9° | 216mm | 10.1h |
| JUN | 31.5° | 25° | 253mm | 9.0h |
| JUL | 30.7° | 24.8° | 291mm | 8.5h |
| AUG | 30.9° | 24.6° | 293mm | 9.2h |
| SEP | 30.7° | 24.3° | 328mm | 8.4h |
| OCT | 30.4° | 24° | 306mm | 8.2h |
| NOV | 30.6° | 23.7° | 150mm | 9.2h |
| DEC | 31° | 22.9° | 62mm | 9.6h |