Weather in August in Vietnam
Are you planning a trip a to Vietnam in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Vietnam in August?
August in Vietnam generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Da Lat at 26°C to very warm in Quảng Ngãi at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Quảng Ngãi and 19°C in Da Lat. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.For specific regional insights in Vietnam, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tuy Hoa with an average of 71 mm to heavy rainfall in Quang Ninh with 452 mm.Average sunshine
Ho Chi Minh City enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Vietnam climate page.
Where to go in Vietnam in August
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh City
In August Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hanoi
In August Hanoi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Da Nang
In August Da Nang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hoi An
In August Hoi An generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Nha Trang
In August Nha Trang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vietnam.
Is August the best time to visit Vietnam?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Vietnam with often poor weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Vietnam.
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