Weather in August
August showcases a diversity of weather across
Vietnam. The North prepares to transition out of summer, the Central region braces for the peak of its typhoon season, while the South experiences the climax of the rainy season.
In the North, including cities like Hanoi and Haiphong, August marks the end of the summer season. Temperatures remain high, ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 36°C (96.8°F), but begin to show signs of easing towards the latter part of the month. Rainfall is still high, but starts to decrease as the region moves closer to autumn.
Central Vietnam, including Hue and Da Nang, experiences the peak of the typhoon season in August. Average temperatures remain consistent, ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F). However, the rainfall increases significantly, resulting in more frequent, heavier showers, and potential typhoons.
In Southern Vietnam, encompassing Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, August is the peak of the wet season. The temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), maintaining consistency with the preceding months. Rainfall reaches its highest levels, with frequent and heavy downpours a common occurrence, primarily during late afternoons and evenings.
Moving from
July to August, the North experiences a slight decrease in both temperature and rainfall as it heads towards autumn. Central Vietnam continues to grapple with its peak typhoon season, while Southern Vietnam contends with the height of its monsoon season.
- Hanoi - August »
The month with the most rainfall in Hanoi is August, when the rain falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Hanoi is August, when the rain falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 135mm (5.31") of precipitation. - Ho Chi Minh City - August »
In Ho Chi Minh City during August, the rain falls for 27.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 180mm (7.09") of precipitation. In Ho Chi Minh City in August, during 27.4 rainfall days, 180mm (7.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Da Nang - August »
In Da Nang during August, the rain falls for 24.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. In Da Nang, during August, the rain falls for 24.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. - Hai Phong - August »
In Hai Phong in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 473mm (18.62") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of August, in Hai Phong, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:10 +07. - Can Tho - August »
In August, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 44°C (111.2°F). August's monthly average sunlight sees a slight increase from the previous month, and, unlike the fluctuating rain patterns, the sunlight duration remains steady. - Huế - August »
On the first day of August in Huế sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:21. Huế records an average rainfall of 67mm (2.64") in August, a slab increase from July, indicating an onset of autumnal showers. - Vinh - August »
As Vinh, Vietnam, steps into August, the average high-temperature holds at a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. On the first day of August in Vinh sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:32. - Phan Thiet - August »
In August, in Phan Thiet the rain falls for 20 days. August temperatures in Phan Thiet vary between a high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F) and a low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F). - Vũng Tàu - August »
In Vũng Tàu during August, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 236mm (9.29") of precipitation. On the first day of August in Vũng Tàu sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:15. - Thai Nguyen - August »
August is the most humid month in Thai Nguyen with an average relative humidity of 83%. In Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, during August, the rain falls for 26.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 250mm (9.84") of precipitation.