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Vietnam in May: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What May is actually like in Vietnam — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 35°C
- Average low
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 174mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 4th warmest month of Vietnam's year. The 6th wettest month, at 11% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in May
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- May 1, 2027 Ngày Quốc tế Lao động · International Labor Day
- May 3, 2027 Ngày Quốc tế Lao động (nghỉ bù) · International Labor Day (observed)
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Ho Chi Minh City, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.