Month guide

Vietnam in August

August has no region at its absolute best; avoid Ha Giang (still very wet), Sapa (wettest month) and Hanoi & the north (hot, humid, stormy).

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Routes that suit August

Routes whose night-weighted weather rating is good or better in August, with no stop rated avoid.

7days · Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam in a week: Hue, Hoi An and the Hai Van Pass

Hue → Hoi An

Best
March–May
From
$196 pp
Pace
Relaxed
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Vietnam in August — common questions

Is August a good time to visit Vietnam?
Partly — it depends where you go. Good: Hoi An & central coast: hot, occasional storm. Avoid: Ha Giang: still very wet; Sapa: wettest month; Hanoi & the north: hot, humid, stormy.
Where is the best weather in Vietnam in August?
Hoi An & central coast: hot, occasional storm.
Where should you avoid in Vietnam in August?
Ha Giang — still very wet. Landslide season continues. Sapa — wettest month. Trekking frequently rained off. Hanoi & the north — hot, humid, stormy. Tail end of the worst.
What is a good Vietnam itinerary for August?
Routes that rate good or better in August on our weather data: Central Vietnam in a week: Hue, Hoi An and the Hai Van Pass (Hue → Hoi An).