Month guide · Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City in August
What August is really like in Ho Chi Minh City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 21 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Regular downpours and occasional street flooding at high tide; carry a poncho.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 21
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 21 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Hot season (April–early May). The hottest weeks of the year, with temperatures in the mid-30s and building humidity before the rains.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Ho Chi Minh City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Saigon River by waterbus
Public waterbuses leave from the Bạch Đằng pier at the end of Nguyễn Huệ and run up the Saigon River past Thủ Thiêm, Landmark 81 and Thảo Điền, giving river views of the skyline for a low fare.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Museum · District 3
War Remnants Museum
Start on the top floor with the photojournalism galleries, and allow time to recover afterwards; some images are very distressing.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
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Architecture · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Saigon Central Post Office
Across the square from the cathedral, this working post office from the 1890s has a vaulted iron-framed hall, painted maps of colonial Saigon and Cochinchina, and a large portrait of Ho Chi Minh.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
Market · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Bến Thành Market
Bargain with a smile and compare prices; eat at the food stalls inside rather than the restaurants around the edge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 21 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Ho Chi Minh City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Regular downpours and occasional street flooding at high tide; carry a poncho.
+How warm is Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in August?
Expect rain on about 21 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.