Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are close in May. Hanoi averages 25–33°C with low crowds; Ho Chi Minh City 26–35°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The verdict for May
Warm weather, stronger value, more rain
+Lower-season value improves as visitor demand softens.
–Rainfall jumps to 242mm and humidity reaches 80%.
May suits travelers who want warmth and value and can work around tropical showers.
Heat meets tropical showers
+Fewer crowds
–Rising rainfall
May marks the transition into the wetter season, bringing higher humidity and a sharp increase in rainfall. Showers can be heavy, but they often come in bursts that can be worked around.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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