Ho Chi Minh City forecast to have over 20 rainy days in July

According to the Southern Regional Hydro-Meteorological Center, the southwest monsoon will remain relatively stable in July, starting with moderate intensity and gradually strengthening toward the middle and end of the month.

In the first 10 days of July, the city will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected in some areas. Rain will primarily occur from noon to evening, though the intensity will gradually decrease toward the week's end.

During mid-July, a low-pressure trough will stretch across northern Vietnam, while areas of low pressure will form in the northern and central parts of the East Sea. These could potentially strengthen into tropical depressions or storms, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to Ho Chi Minh City, mainly from noon to evening, with occasional heavy rainfall.

In the final 10 days of July, another low-pressure trough will become active across the north-central region, with low-pressure areas also developing in the northern and central East Sea. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist in HCMC during this period, with rainfall possible throughout the day but heavier during afternoons and evenings.

Temperatures in July are expected to be lower than in June. The average temperature will range from 27 to 28.3 degrees Celsius, near or slightly below historical averages. Daily high temperatures will range between 31 and 34 degrees, occasionally exceeding 34 degrees, while lows will generally range from 23 to 27 degrees.

The total rainfall in July will be near or above average, particularly during the second and third weeks.

Authorities advise the public to remain vigilant against hazardous weather conditions, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong winds.

Heavy and widespread rainfall may cause significant flooding in urban areas.

Storms or tropical depressions forming in the East Sea could trigger dangerous sea conditions, including large waves and strong winds. Residents in low-lying areas should also remain cautious about flooding risks due to heavy rainfall coinciding with high tides.