2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City in August

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

August is a wet time to visit Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 31°C, lows of 25°C, and approximately 29 rainy days per month.

Avg High

31°C

Avg Low

25°C

Rainy days

29days

Daylight

12.5h

Is August a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:44 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 34°C 23°C 0 Excellent (best)
February 34°C 23°C 2 Excellent (best)
March 35°C 25°C 1 Excellent (best)
April 34°C 26°C 11 Good
May 34°C 27°C 17 Wet
June 31°C 25°C 30 Wet
July 31°C 25°C 30 Wet
August 31°C 25°C 29 Wet
September 31°C 25°C 30 Wet
October 29°C 24°C 29 Wet
November 31°C 24°C 17 Wet
December 31°C 23°C 12 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Humidity-wicking clothes, insect repellent, waterproof bag, and rain poncho.

Climate: Tropical
Travel Context Expect humidity and afternoon showers—plan flexible days.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City? +

August is typically Wet for visiting Ho Chi Minh City, with average highs of 31°C and around 29 rainy days.

What should I pack for Ho Chi Minh City in August? +

With highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C in {month}, we recommend: Humidity-wicking clothes, insect repellent, waterproof bag, and rain poncho.

Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in August? +

Ho Chi Minh City typically sees around 29 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Ho Chi Minh City in August? +

In August, Ho Chi Minh City gets approximately 12.5 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Ho Chi Minh City? +

No, August is not peak season in Ho Chi Minh City. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Ho Chi Minh City? +

The best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City are December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh)

Last Updated: January 2026

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31° / 25°
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