Visiting Vietnam in August

There’s still likely to be plenty of sunshine on the beaches of Central Vietnam though, especially around Hoi An and Danang – it’s hot and humid, so afternoon showers can come as a relief.

The rainy season is showing no signs up letting up in the south, although you’ll get warm sunny spells to. And if you love turtles, now is the month to head to Con Dao where the sea turtles are beginning to hatch and return to the ocean.

Trekking is still out this month as well, both in the northern mountains and hills, and in the Central Highlands, thanks to the weather. August is definitely not when to go to Vietnam if you want an active escape. It’s one of the wettest months of the year in Hanoi too.

Festivals: The Feast of the Wandering Souls and Hungry Ghosts, or Tet Trung Nguyen, takes place this month and is one of the country’s most popular festivals. Families make offerings in temples and banyan trees and pray to Buddha for any souls who have undeservedly been condemned to the underworld.

Best for: Spotting turtles, Central Vietnam beaches, Hoi An