Ho Chi Minh City in August
Rainy days, lively nights
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Ho Chi Minh City.
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.
5.5/10 overall24–31°CLow crowdsLow
Weather5.5/10
Crowds5.5/10
Prices6.5/10
Events6.5/10
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–31°C
- Rainy days, lively nights
- Crowds
- Low
- Low
- Prices
- Low
- Low
+Lower prices
–Heavy showers
My tip for August
Keep major outdoor activities flexible.
- food
- nightlife
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Ho Chi Minh City, 9th for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
See all twelve months for Ho Chi Minh CityNot set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Still going to Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy showers
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