Vietnam in August
August is not a good time to visit Vietnam.
Poor time
High season
If you're planning on trekking in Vietnam avoid visiting in August: the mountains of the north and the central highlands are experiencing peak rainfall now. And the deluge of rain at Ha Long Bay means you should forget about going on a boat tour this month. Conditions on the central coast are, on the whole, still pretty good, especially at Nha Trang, although the fine days are coming to an end. While the south is fully ensconced in its wet season, it's not exactly a bad time to visit, with plenty of rain-free hours in the day to enjoy.
Festivals in August
There are no major festivals in Vietnam this month.
Where to go in Vietnam
Ha Long BayHa Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quang Ninh Province in northeastern Vietnam, a seascape of extraordinary beauty where nearly 2,000 limestone…
Sa PaSa Pa is a misty hill town in Lao Cai Province in the far northwest of Vietnam, perched at 1,500 metres in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range on the edge of a…
Ho Chi MinhHo Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam's largest city and its economic powerhouse, a frenetic metropolis where French colonial architecture stands alongside…
Hoi AnHoi An is a beautifully preserved ancient trading port in central Vietnam, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whose old town is a magical maze of…
HanoiHanoi is the capital of Vietnam and one of Southeast Asia's most captivating cities, with a thousand-year history reflected in its ancient temples, French…
DanangDa Nang is central Vietnam's largest city, a modern and rapidly growing coastal city flanked by China Beach and the Marble Mountains to the south and the Son…
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