By Gam Nguyen, Jul 31, 2024
August is the end of the hot weather in Hanoi. During this time, milky flowers, white baby daisies, and heart bells are blooming. If you travel to Hanoi in August, you will have a chance to enjoy the beauty of this colorful city. Although the temperature in August is still hot, people can relax more with the gentle wind blowing more often. Hanoi is truly peaceful in this summer-autumn transition moment.
A milky flower is blooming in Hanoi in August
In this capital, the daily average temperature is starting to fall, fluctuating between 27 and 32 Degree Celsius. Low temperature ranges from 24°C to 28°C, while high temperature is between 28°C and 36°C. At the beginning of the month, the period when it feels hot is from 11.00 AM to 08.00 PM. However, it just lasts from 11.30 AM to 06.00 PM by the end of the month. In terms of humidity, there is not much change around 75%. August is also a rainy month of the year with 18 rainy days.
In August, the duration of sunshine hours starts to decrease. The number of sunshine hours per day is almost 13 on average in August. The length of the day falls slowly from the beginning of August to the end of the month. On the first days, sunrise often takes place at 5.30 AM, and sundown at 06.35 PM.
However, on the last days of the month, the daylight lasts around 12.34 hours, from 05.39 AM to 06.13 PM. Cloudy weather is also popular in August, so tourists feel more comfortable and convenient when discovering Hanoi.
Long Bien Bridge sunrise
Like June and July, August is one of the rainiest annual months in Hanoi. The number of rainy days commonly ranges from 16 to 18. Furthermore, the time of rain is unpredictable and can last around 30 minutes or even up to a week. Days are often much rainier than nights in general.
In general, August is one of the perfect months to discover the beauty of Hanoi. However, there are still some important tips for your trip in August in Hanoi.
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Hanoi is a bustling city that is home to attractive sightseeing, ancient architecture, and many interesting things to do from day to night. You can walk, ride cyclos, or self-balancing motorbikes to explore Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, or some famous museums in Hanoi. Under the weather of August, we highly recommend two of the attractive destinations in Hanoi.
West Lake is known as the largest lake in Hanoi, and also the Lake of Mist. Visiting West Lake, you can enjoy a number of interesting activities including nightlife, boating, biking, and shopping. If you can, go around this large lake to see how it is. It will be an interesting experience, and you can enjoy the coolest air in West Lake.
Also, there are many hotels and restaurants nearby, so it is very convenient for you. In the daylights, you can pay a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda – the impressive pagoda in the southeast corner of West Lake. Especially on the weekends, West Lake truly becomes more likely.
Sunset in West Lake
Hoa Lo Prison (Mai Son Centrale) is a former prison in the period of war. American pilots called it sarcastically the "Hanoi Hilton". Hoa Lo Prison is a place that preserves its historical and architectural values attracting a lot of local and foreign visitors. Pay a visit to the prison to experience its values with your own eyes.
Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is the best place for you to discover the outstanding characteristics of 54 ethnic groups. By that time, the museum had preserved cultural heritage and promoted socio-cultural diversity.
You can have a chance to watch Water Puppetry here. It will be one of the most fascinating experiences in Hanoi when you enjoy it in such a tranquil garden.
- Adult: 40.000 VND
- University students with ID: 20.000 VND
- Children (6 years old to 16 years old): 10.000 VND
- Children under 6 years old: Free
Bana people's communal house
One more option for you is taking a visit to the Military History of Vietnam. Military History of Vietnam is also known as the Army Museum, which is home to an extensive collection of weaponry that was used throughout the war period in the past.
Military History of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh Museum
Ho Chi Minh Museum is located in Ho Chi Minh Complex, so it is very convenient for tourists to walk around and explore the whole complex. The museum is a collection of artifacts, miniatures, and various gifts describing Ho Chi Minh President’s life. They are written in both English, Vietnamese, and French. It will be more interesting if you have a friendly local guide with knowledgeable and professional skills.
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