The climate in Ho Chi Minh City during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in Ho Chi Minh City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31°C 87.8°F |
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Nightly temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
Average temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 253 mm 10 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 28.7°C 83.6°F |
Humidity | 78% |
Windspeed | 8.3kph 5 mph |
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ho Chi Minh City with around 253mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | April | 33.9°C 93°F |
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Driest month: | February | 8mm 0.3ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 6.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
Wettest month: | September | 272mm 10.7ins |