Ho Chi Minh City edges it in August. Hanoi averages 26–33°C with low crowds; Ho Chi Minh City 25–33°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The verdict for August
The wettest and most humid month
+The strongest low-season value and relatively quiet sights.
–August averages 310mm of rain, 85% humidity and 16 rainy days.
August is a value-first choice only if heavy rain and humidity do not bother you.
Rainy days, lively nights
+Lower prices
–Heavy showers
August is humid and wet, with some of the highest rainfall levels of the year. The city’s indoor food, café and nightlife scene makes it easier to work around the showers.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month