Vietnam weather in August
Planning a journey to Vietnam this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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.
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. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 172 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ho Chi Minh City. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vietnam in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Vietnam climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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