Vietnam · Asia
Ho Chi Minh City
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A motorbike traffic so dense that crossing the road becomes a genuine local skill to learn, tunnels the length of a small city dug for a war the museums nearby do not romanticise, and a coffee culture strong enough, literally, to reset an entire afternoon.
The best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is Dec–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 34°C (93°F).
Best time to go
Dec–Apr
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
SGN
Good for
old stones and real towns
eating extremely well
sunshine and salt water
the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May34°C93°F
Jun–Aug31°C88°F
Sep–Nov31°C87°F
Dec–Feb33°C91°F
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