Vu Lan (Ghost Festival)
15th day of the seventh lunar month, August or September
Vietnam's Mother's Day. People pin a rose to their shirt: red if their mother is living, white if she has passed. Pagodas are busy, so dress modestly.
Highs33°C (91°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~17
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsModerate
August averages for Hanoi (Láng). Source
August is the wettest month in Hanoi, with typhoon risk in the north. The central coast is still good. Pack light, quick-dry clothes and plan flexible days.
☀️ By day
A rain jacket, quick-dry clothes and waterproof sandals.
🌙 Evening
Light, breathable clothes and insect repellent.
What's on in August
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Wettest weeks in Hanoi
August
Storms and flooded streets are common. Bring a poncho rather than an umbrella when you are on motorbikes.
August packing essentials
Your August outfit list
- Quick-dry dressRayon long kurtiShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees at pagodas, temples and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (strictly enforced there).
- Remove shoes before entering homes and some temples.
- Beachwear stays at the beach; dress casually-modest in towns.