August weather forecast
Phan Thiet, Vietnam

August is a continuity of the rainy stretch in Phan Thiet with approximately 20 wet days. Comparatively, it is one of the rainiest months of the year contributing to the city's lush green vistas. The temperature stays consistent without remarkable fluctuations. With sea temperature maintaining a warm average, underwater activities are still an option. As the month unfolds, the precipitation frequency remains high, painting a similar picture for the beginning of September.

Temperature

The beginning of August denotes an average high temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), aligning closely with July. Phan Thiet reports a consistent average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) throughout August nights.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout August, 197mm (7.76") of precipitation is accumulated. In Phan Thiet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157 days and collects up to 1671mm (65.79") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In August, the average sea temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Note: In water temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), activities such as swimming and diving become highly pleasurable for long durations.

Daylight

In Phan Thiet, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:57 +07.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 5h.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 in August translates into these instructions:
Undertake all critical precautions. Protection from sun harm is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly increases the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.