Ho Chi Minh City experiences a tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round, hovering between 25°C and 35°C with little seasonal variation.

The wet season brings daily downpours that arrive suddenly in the late afternoon, meaning waterproof footwear becomes as essential as the clothes on your back.

Temperatures rarely dip below 25°C even at night, and the mercury regularly pushes past 35°C during the dry season's peak.

Humidity sits stubbornly between 70% and 90% throughout the year, turning any synthetic fabric into a personal sauna within minutes.

The city's motorbike-centric streets mean your clothing will battle exhaust fumes and dust as much as heat, making dark colours and washable fabrics surprisingly practical choices.