Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 253mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
253mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 253mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August31°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Ho Chi Minh City's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August253mm average rain
August is one of Ho Chi Minh City's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.6 hours average sun
August sits close to Ho Chi Minh City's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is close to Ho Chi Minh City's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August50 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Marriott
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