Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Ho Chi Minh City is moderate
August is moderate for Ho Chi Minh City.
Monsoon continues. Mixed crowds.
Travel score
Ho Chi Minh City August Weather Stats
Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
25°C
Rainy Days
18
270mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
82%
high
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
32 μg/m³
PM10
52 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
37°C
Nighttime
27°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- European summer holidays
Cons
- Monsoon
- Tourist crowds
August Events & Festivals
- European summer holidays
- Korean summer
Ho Chi Minh City in August — Full Picture
Monsoon continues. Mixed crowds.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Like July. Monsoon.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
34.3°C
25.7°C
7.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current32°C
25°C
18.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
31°C
24.3°C
15.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
32°C
22.3°C
3/mo
Ho Chi Minh City Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 32° | 22° | 2d·15mm | 8h | 70% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 33° | 23° | 1d·5mm | 9h | 70% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 34° | 25° | 2d·15mm | 9h | 70% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 35° | 26° | 5d·50mm | 8h | 75% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 34° | 26° | 16d·220mm | 7h | 78% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 32° | 25° | 19d·320mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 32° | 25° | 19d·290mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 25° | 18d·270mm | 6h | 82% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 25° | 20d·330mm | 6h | 84% | 9 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 16d·270mm | 6h | 80% | 9 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 10d·120mm | 7h | 75% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| December (Best) | 31° | 22° | 6d·60mm | 8h | 72% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
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Ho Chi Minh City August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City in August is moderate. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Ho Chi Minh City August averages a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C.
Does it rain much in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Ho Chi Minh City August averages 270mm of rainfall over about 18 rainy days.
What should I wear in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Like July. Monsoon.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Ho Chi Minh City August sunrise is 05:50 and sunset is 18:10, with 12h 20min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Ho Chi Minh City August air quality (AQI) averages 75, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 32μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
In August, Ho Chi Minh City is great for Morning Cu Chi, Indoor, Mekong.
Is August peak season in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City August crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.