Vietnam in August
In short
August is like July: the Centre stays dry and very hot, the North is rainy with typhoon risk, the South has short showers. It is the last good month for Hoi An and Hue before the Centre’s rainy season.
Weather by region
| North | AvoidHeavy rain, possible typhoons. |
|---|---|
| Central | IdealDry and very hot. |
| South | FineShort showers, humid heat. |
Month by month, city by city
- When to visit Ha Long Bay: month by month
- When to visit Hoi An: weather month by month and floods
- When to visit Sapa: rice fields, trekking, month by month
- When to visit Phu Quoc: dry season and monsoon
Where to go in August
HueCentral · The imperial city of the Nguyen dynastyHoi AnCentral · Lantern-lit old town, tailors and beachesDa NangCentral · Central Vietnam’s airport, beach and Golden BridgeNha TrangCentral · Beach resort, islands and diving
The right route
Same strategy as July: Centre first, a short North with cancellable bookings.
Crowds, prices and holidays
Peak of the European holidays: high prices in Hoi An and Da Nang. Book beach hotels at least a month ahead.
Most-booked activities
Da Nang: imperial Hue tour with Hai Van Pass train and lunch
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Frequently asked questions
Is the weather good in Vietnam in August?
August is like July: the Centre stays dry and very hot, the North is rainy with typhoon risk, the South has short showers. It is the last good month for Hoi An and Hue before the Centre’s rainy season.
Where should you go in Vietnam in August?
Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang. Same strategy as July: Centre first, a short North with cancellable bookings.