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Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical wet and dry climate characterised by its two distinct seasons; the dry season and the rainy season.

Temperatures vary little throughout the year, making it a year-round holiday destination. During the dry season (November until April), temperatures can lurch as high as 35°C (95°F) but usually average 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is April (35ºC/ 95ºF) while the coolest month is December (22ºC/ 72ºF) which is still a comfortable temperature.

Average annual rainfall is 190mm (7.5 inches) and the rainy season is between May and October. July is the wettest month on average and showers are normally over in a couple of hours. In the run-up to the rainy season, the humidity increases dramatically and sightseeing can be quite exhausting.

The Mid-Autumn Festival (held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, usually September) can be quite a spectacle but hotels are often full.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	10 w	40-60% 1010 mb good
Monday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	11 w	40-60% 1010 mb good
Tuesday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	8 wnw	40-60% 1010 mb good
Wednesday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	7 w	40-60% 1010 mb good
Thursday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	8 wsw	40-60% 1010 mb good
Friday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	7 w	40-60% 1010 mb good
Saturday	PartlyCloudyDay	Partly cloudy skies	27 °C	9 w	40-60% 1010 mb good

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Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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Grand Hotel

Hulking ex-Yugoslav monolith with a cavernous interior, stay at Pristina's famous Grand Hotel for a retro trip down Eastern Bloc's memory lane. Blessed with the most central location in Pristina on Nënë Tereza.

Windsor Plaza Hotel

A perfect place for those who want the comfort of a luxury hotel without the pain of paying for it. Located in Cholon, this 25-floor hotel has stunning views across the city and the rooms are large and smart with excellent facilities. The bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown surround the hotel and the hotel itself has its own shopping plaza and nightclub. On request services include airport transfers, 24-hour in-room dining, a 24-hour business centre and a 24-hour multilingual concierge.

Caravelle Hotel

The Caravelle Hotel is located in the heart of the commercial and entertainment area and offers 335 large and stylish rooms. It is one of the most famous addresses in Ho Chi Minh City as it was one of the gathering places for war correspondents during the Vietnam War and the rooftop Saigon Saigon Bar is still popular for its bird's eye views of the city.

Hotel Majestic

Boasting an enviable location overlooking the fine historic monuments of the Zócalo, the 85-room Hotel Majestic has five large suites. A mirrored lobby is adorned with fountains and Mexican tiles. Choose a room overlooking the square for bird's eye views of the daily ceremonial raising of the flag at 0600. Simple décor centres on comfort with a TV, mini-bar, coffee-making facilities and rustic wood furniture. Popular terrace restaurant Terraza overlooks the Zócalo and serves basic Mexican and international food at reasonable prices.

Elios Hotel

A good-value, 3-star hotel located in the Pham Ngu Lao area, which has excellent facilities, including free wireless internet throughout. The rooms are smart and comfortable. There is a rooftop restaurant and bar with fabulous views across the city and the staff can help with tour and transport reservations.

Lavender Hotel

One of the few boutique hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, the Lavender is located behind Ben Thanh Market. As the name suggests the theme is lavender and the rooms are modern and stylish with excellent facilities. It has an excellent 8th floor restaurant and bar with outside terrace with views across the city.

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