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Chau Doc in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (flooded forest) or Dec–Apr (dry)). Across Vietnam: Storm peak in the north: keep a spare day around any Hạ Long night.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 20
Crowds: Medium; Vietnam overall
Prices: Medium; Vietnam overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedVietnam month rating

Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (flooded forest) or Dec–Apr (dry)). Across Vietnam: Storm peak in the north: keep a spare day around any Hạ Long night.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

Chau DocHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 20 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Vietnam overall: Medium
Prices · Vietnam overall: Medium

Vietnam overall: Storm peak in the north: keep a spare day around any Hạ Long night.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chau Doc, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 20
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 1

August: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov (flooded forest) or Dec–Apr (dry)). Across Vietnam: Storm peak in the north: keep a spare day around any Hạ Long night.

January: Inside Chau Doc's best window: Sep–Nov (flooded forest) or Dec–Apr (dry).

Chau Doc: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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