Siem Reap vs Ho Chi Minh City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Ho Chi Minh City edges ahead as the better destination in February. Ho Chi Minh City offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Siem Reap sees 11 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Siem Reap can feel quite hot at 33°C, so plan for heat. Ho Chi Minh City runs hot at 33°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Ho Chi Minh City is the stronger choice in February.

Siem Reap reaches an average high of 33°C (91°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Ho Chi Minh City averages 33°C (91°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Siem Reap receives approximately 14 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Ho Chi Minh City sees 10 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Ho Chi Minh City the drier option by 1 rain day and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.