Ho Chi Minh City · SummerMonth summary
Ho Chi Minh City weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
95% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ho Chi Minh City in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Not the best window: 95% rain risk and 9.8h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Ho Chi Minh City in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Ho Chi Minh City sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 95% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 32°C | 13% | 1.0 | 10.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 34°C | 14% | 0.7 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 25°C | 35°C | 16% | 0.6 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 35°C | 39% | 2.9 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 33°C | 83% | 8.0 | 10.4h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 25°C | 32°C | 91% | 8.8 | 9.5h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 31°C | 95% | 10.0 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 31°C | 95% | 10.2 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 98% | 12.3 | 8.3h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 31°C | 89% | 10.4 | 8.6h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 31°C | 64% | 5.1 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 31°C | 34% | 2.3 | 10.2h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Ho Chi Minh City averages 31°C, 95% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -82%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ho Chi Minh City in August
Is August a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
August is an acceptable time for Ho Chi Minh City (score 5.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Yes, 95% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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