If you plan to visit Hanoi in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +32°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 310 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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August is usually the wettest month of the year in Hanoi;
Average weather
☀️
+32°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
310 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hanoi has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Hanoi in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hanoi for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +36°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +33°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +35°C.
Is Hanoi warm or cold in August?
Hanoi is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +33°C to +32°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +27°C to +26°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Hanoi:
Climate in Hanoi in August
Hanoi weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+33°C
+32°C
+32°C
Min. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+18°C
Max. temperature
+39°C
+38°C
+37°C
Rainfall
251 mm
310 mm
229 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
83%
Air pressure
1001 HPa
1002 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
2
Cloudy days
5
3
5
Rainy days
24
25
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
August often has better weather than July.It’s getting colder in August. From +33°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +32°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 251 mm to 310 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Hanoi in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Hanoi is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Hanoi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 314 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 54 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Hanoi, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Hanoi wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 310 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Hanoi?
This is the weather in Hanoi in August 2023:
1 August
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+32°C
2 August
🌧️
+32°C
3 August
🌧️
+32°C
4 August
🌧️
+28°C
5 August
☁️
+31°C
6 August
☁️
+31°C
7 August
☁️
+31°C
8 August
☁️
+33°C
9 August
☁️
+35°C
10 August
🌧️
+33°C
11 August
🌧️
+30°C
12 August
🌧️
+33°C
13 August
☁️
+35°C
14 August
🌧️
+34°C
15 August
☁️
+31°C
16 August
☁️
+33°C
17 August
☁️
+36°C
18 August
☁️
+35°C
19 August
☁️
+32°C
20 August
🌧️
+28°C
21 August
☁️
+33°C
22 August
☁️
+34°C
23 August
☁️
+34°C
24 August
🌧️
+33°C
25 August
☁️
+33°C
26 August
☁️
+32°C
27 August
☁️
+35°C
28 August
☁️
+32°C
29 August
☁️
+32°C
30 August
☁️
+33°C
31 August
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+35°C
In August 2023 Hanoi had 1 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +33°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hanoi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hanoi in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+26°C) and the highest in 2019 (+29°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 1210 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 2188 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hanoi in August:
Is August a good time to visit Hanoi?
It’s always a good time to visit Hanoi, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Hanoi in August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Hanoi. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Hanoi rainy in August?
Hanoi is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Hanoi in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hanoi in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Vietnam
Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hanoi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.