Điện Biên Phủ weather in August (Điện Biên Province, Vietnam)

Planning a trip to Điện Biên Phủ in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Điện Biên Phủ typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Điện Biên Phủ in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 351 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 149 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Điện Biên Phủ. January, February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Điện Biên Phủ climate page with graphs.

 

Điện Biên Phủ, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 351 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in August

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Điện Biên Phủ in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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