According to the forecast bulletin of the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, the average temperature across the country in August will be 0.5 to 1 degree Celsius higher than the average for many years in the same period.
Heat is forecast to continue in the Northern and Central regions but the intensity is not too severe.
During the forecast period, the Northern, Central Highlands and Southern regions will have many rainy days, including some moderate and widespread heavy rains. Thunderstorms in these areas may be accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds.
The Northern region has a total rainfall 5-10% higher than the average for many years); Total rainfall in the Central region is 15-30% lower than the average for many years.
In the Central Highlands and the South, rainfall is 5-10% lower than average for many years.
Experts predict that August will likely have fewer storms or tropical depressions than the average for many years: 2-3 storms.
Dangerous weather phenomena such as storms, tropical depressions, and the southwest monsoon have the potential to cause strong winds and large waves, affecting activities in the East Sea region.
Strong thunderstorms accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong winds can greatly affect production and civil activities.
In the Northern and Central regions during this period, hot weather continues, posing a high risk of fire and explosion.
Tourists planning to travel in August should actively monitor the weather forecast for their destination about a week before departure.
The weather in some island destinations such as Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc... in August has rain, but the rainfall is not much and not continuous. Therefore, visitors can still enjoy activities and travel experiences in August.
Meanwhile, if you plan to go to the Northwest to watch the ripe rice season at the end of August, you may encounter prolonged rain. The weather is forecast to be favorable during the first week of August.
