Anyone travelling to Vietnam would naturally tour Ho Chi Minh City. This is the place where the country’s administration and other significant elements run smoothly. As a result, you will experience a huge crowd moving around. Chaos is the order of the day at Ho Chi Minh City. The city is noted for its tropical monsoon climate and frequent guests to the city are known to describe the city as a being steaming hot.So you have to expect the climate to be hot and warm. If you are sensitive to the climate, then better avoid outside travel during the daytime and stay indoors. In terms of accommodation, you can stay at hotels or serviced residences. Ho Chi Minh City is full of serviced residences like Somerset Vista Ho Chi Minh City and many others which are cheaper than hotels. While hotels usually provide more luxury and services such as room service, apartments give you more flexibility to do things your own way.
Although you will experience almost the same climate throughout the year, the period from December to March is relatively dry. The temperature drops to about 30C. If you visit the country when it celebrates the Tet Festival towards late January when the climate is cooler than the rest of the year. Ho Chi Minh City enjoys two seasons: northeast monsoon months (from November to April) and rainy southwest monsoon (from May to October). Humidity levels average 75% throughout the year but are higher during the rainy season. There will be short rains from time to time. Sometimes it is simply a drizzle. Whether it is heavy rain or simply a drizzle, just do not forget your umbrella when travelling outside. And the rains won’t keep you from enjoying the summer. All in all, Ho Chi Min City weather is no hindrance at all to enjoy its attractions.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
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