UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 
will be up to 11, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-06-01
UV index at 11 in Ho Chi Minh City means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Ho Chi Minh City has a high UV index most of the year, often between 8 and 11, meaning the sun is very strong and UV rays are intense. UV levels peak around midday.
The city has two main seasons: a hot, rainy season from May to November, and a cooler, dry season from December to April. Rainfall is heavy but mostly falls in short, intense showers during the rainy season.
Compared to northern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is warmer year-round with less temperature change. It is hotter and wetter than nearby Cambodia and Laos, especially during the rainy season, due to its southern tropical location.
See the UV index hour by hour for Ho Chi Minh City, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.