According to the Southern Hydrometeorological Station, in the next 3 months, total rainfall in Ho Chi Minh City is forecast to be approximately or higher than the multi-year average (MYA), while the average temperature is also higher than the MYA. Hot weather will still appear in May, but the intensity tends to gradually decrease.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the first week of May is considered the start of the rainy season, especially in coastal areas, it may come 3-5 days later. The seasonal transition period contains many dangerous weather patterns such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, strong gusts of wind, even hail; localized heavy rain can cause flooding in low-lying areas, and at the same time pose risks to sea activities.
Regarding rainfall in May, it is approximately to higher than the TBNN, the number of rainy days is commonly 15-20 days.
In June, rainfall is approximately to higher than the TBNN, the number of rainy days is 17-22 days.
In July, rainfall is approximately to higher than the TBNN, the number of rainy days is 18-23 days.
Regarding the temperature in May, June and July, the average temperature is higher than the MYA.
Regarding storms and tropical depressions, the East Sea is forecast to have about 1-2 storms in June and 1-2 storms in July, at a level close to the TBNN. Most of them tend to move north, but can still cause strong winds and bad weather on land and in the sea area of Ho Chi Minh City.
In the period from August to October 2026, the number of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea will continue to be close to the TBNN, with a frequency of about 1-2 storms per month. In October alone, it is necessary to be wary of the possibility of a storm or tropical depression affecting the sea area of Ho Chi Minh City.
Total rainfall and temperature in this period are generally still close to or higher than the TBNN. The meteorological agency recommends that it is necessary to proactively prevent heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong gusts of wind causing damage to people and property, the risk of flooding in low-lying areas, as well as strong southwest monsoons causing rough seas, affecting the operation of ships and boats.
