In August the weather is at its best in 1 of the 15 destinations we cover. Here is where to go, region by region.
Usually the wettest month in Hanoi. Storms and landslides can disrupt mountain roads — keep plans flexible.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan | 32°C | 371 mm | Wet / extreme |
| Cao Bang | 31°C | 379 mm | Wet / extreme |
| Hanoi | 32°C | 433 mm | Wet / extreme |
| Bac Ninh | 32°C | 434 mm | Wet / extreme |
Still mostly dry on the coast, with the first storms possible late in the month.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nang | 33°C | 133 mm | Good |
| Quy Nhon | 34°C | 135 mm | Fair |
| Dak Nong Geopark | 28°C | 300 mm | Fair |
Wet afternoons continue. Quieter and greener; good value for hotels.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | 32°C | 148 mm | Great |
| Vung Tau | 30°C | 200 mm | Good |
| Chau Doc & An Giang | 31°C | 251 mm | Fair |
| Bac Lieu | 30°C | 277 mm | Fair |
| Dong Thap | 31°C | 286 mm | Fair |
| Ben Tre | 31°C | 290 mm | Fair |
| Dong Nai & Cat Tien | 31°C | 358 mm | Wet / extreme |
| Binh Duong | 31°C | 356 mm | Wet / extreme |
In August, expect heavy rain or uncomfortable heat or cold in Dong Nai & Cat Tien, Binh Duong, Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Hanoi and Bac Ninh. You can still go — just keep plans flexible.
