Ho Chi Minh city only has two distinctive seasons which are the rainy and the dry season. I would say the former is my favorite one. The rainy season in Saigon usually starts in May and ends in late November every year.

During this period, although it will rain heavily almost every afternoon, the rain is short and clear quickly. Sometimes, you can experience sunshine and rain at the same time while the sky is still blue. Because of the rain, the temperature is a lot cooler and the air is clean and clear. The street is a bit slippery and dangerous because of that so everyone has to be cautious. Also, people has to bring their own raincoat during their commute.

This season is far different from the the dry season. Usually, dry season in Saigon is extremely scorching with temperature rises up to 40 °C and almost has no rain whatsoever. That’s the reason why I’ve chosen rainy season as my favorite one compare to the dry season.

I become very restless during the dry season due to the heat, moist air and skin problems. However, as soon as rainy season comes, everything’s relaxed because of the fresh air and rainy water while plants and trees look more lively. It’s also the season of a lot of my favorite fruits such as durian, avocado, mango and longan. Thank you for listening!