Ho Chi Minh Weather July: Temperature & Best Things to Do

Ho Chi Minh weather in July overview

Ho Chi Minh City weather in July typically features a rainy month with abundant rainfall and persistent rains. The climate is quite hot and humid and storms sometimes hit the city.

Temperature: similar to June, July is another hot summer month in Ho Chi Minh City, with temperatures in the range of an average low of 25°C and an average high of 34. The temperature average in July in Ho Chi Minh City is 29°C

Humidity: The humidity is 83%

Rainfall: It is wet in Ho Chi Minh City in July with 186 mm of rainfall over 23 days. The pouring rains that never last for all-day give tourists a chance to go out sightseeing. Rains can make the temperature down, so it is great when it rains.

Pros and cons

Pros: July is not peak season for traveling to Ho Chi Minh, so you will be able to get the good price

Cons: It is hot and rainy.

Things to do and events in Ho Chi Minh in July 

Taste delicious fruits

July is the season of wonderful tropical fruits. This time of the year, a variety of tropical fruits is fully grown and ready to be eaten. Visiting Ho Chi Minh City in this time, travelers who love fresh tropical fruits can sample and savor amazing fruits such as mango, pineapple, grapefruit, star apple, and others. These kinds of fruits can easily be found along the streets, in local fruit markets, and nearby fruit orchards. Besides, the unique mixed fresh fruit dessert in Nguyen Canh Chan street which cost only 0.7 USD is worth trying

Explore indoor attractions

To escape Ho Chi Minh City’s rains and the heat of Saigon, you can explore some of the city’s spectacular indoor attractions. You can visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the history of the Vietnam War and the First Indochina War, the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine for an in-depth look at Vietnamese medicinal practices and traditional architecture, or Saigon Central Post Office and the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater. For shopping, you can catch a taxi to many shopping centers in Saigon like Diamond Plaza, Saigon center, or Saigon square.

Saigon Central Post Office

Play at Dam Sen waterpark

Dam Sen waterpark is a great place to escape the sweltering heat in the summer in the center. The park is located in District 11, which is only 30 minutes from the city center. Coming to play at Dam Sen water park, visitors can swim in the cool water, take part in many exciting games such as multi-lane slide, triple float slide, extreme speed slide... Besides, visitors can also relax by the lazy river, massage lake... Surely, Dam Sen water park will bring you a summer vacation full of memories.

See the Skyline from the Bitexco Tower

One of the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh city on a clear day is to enjoy the spectacular views of the city from the Bitexco Financial Tower. The Saigon Skydeck is the observation deck on the 49th floor of this tallest building in Ho Chi Minh city. The Sky Deck delivers breathtaking 360-degree views across the city and the Saigon River. Visitors can also use one of the binocular stands to get a closer look. The 50th and 51st-floor restaurants are the places that offer the greatest view of Saigon from above, particularly at night. There are also local art exhibitions held on the Sky Deck, where you can also purchase souvenirs, including textiles and locally produced tea. The entrance fee for this observation deck is 200.000 VND.

See the Skyline from the Bitexco Tower

Tips for traveling Ho Chi Minh City in July

What to pack and wear

Tourists are advised to use sun cream and wear long clothes to protect their skin from the negative effects of hot sunshine on dry days. If you use a private car and go to indoor places, you can wear a t-shirt and shorts

Besides, umbrellas and raincoats should be taken along always to prevent one from getting wet due to sudden pouring rains.

Tips for the best experience

If you travel the whole country, it is a good idea to plan to stay in Ho Chi Minh less than in other cities like Hue, Hoian, and Nha Trang. If you have no idea of what to do or see in other places, do not hesitate to contact us for free advice.

Summertime is always hot, but knowing some tips, places to visit, and things to do in summer, you will have a great holiday vacation. Ho Chi Minh City always welcomes you, so no matter what kind of weather conditions, you will love it. If you are looking for the best Ho Chi Minh city tours, please visit our website bestpricetravel.com.

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