Hung Yen
Peak lồng longan
August is usually when Hung Yen's lồng longan is at its peak. With thick, crisp, sweet flesh, it's lovely fresh or in a chilled longan fruit tea.
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August: ripe longan, fragrant custard apples and Vu Lan season
The soft ngâu rains of the seventh lunar month roll in, longan hits its peak and Chi Lang custard apples turn sweet and fragrant. August is also when families gather for Vu Lan, the festival of filial piety held on the full moon of that month, students get ready for a new school year, and the Sept 2 holiday is just around the corner.
Weather across Vietnam
Late summer: heavy rain and softening sun
August is still summer, but Lập Thu (the Start of Autumn solar term), around Aug 7–8, signals that autumn is on its way. The seventh lunar month often brings steady drizzle, which Vietnamese people call mưa ngâu (ngâu rain).
- North: hot and humid with lots of rain, possible downpours and storms; on dry days the sun feels softer
- Central: still hot and sunny, and the beaches of Da Nang and Hoi An are as lovely as ever; keep an eye on the forecast as storm season approaches
- Central Highlands: rainy season, cool weather, rain usually in the late afternoon and evening
- South: rainy season, short afternoon showers, mornings still muggy
Seasonal produce
August delicious in January
Harvest timing can run a few weeks early or late depending on the region and each year's weather.
Chi Lang, Lang Son
Chi Lang custard apples
Chi Lang custard apples hit their main season around late summer and early autumn, with soft, fragrant, deeply sweet segments. They ripen fast, so buy only what you'll eat within a few days.
Southern Vietnam
Southern fruit, end of season
Rambutan, mangosteen and durian are still around in some orchards but are winding down toward the end of their season, depending on the region and the year.
Binh Thuan, Long An
Dragon fruit
The season runs through many summer months, with plenty of fruit and a light, refreshing taste. Great served cold after a hot lunch.
Rainy-season greens
Vegetables for a vegetarian meal
Pumpkin, Malabar spinach (mồng tơi), jute leaves (rau đay), luffa and okra are familiar ingredients for vegetarian soups and stir-fries on rainy days.
Occasions this month
Days worth remembering in August
Weekdays are for 2027; lunar dates are converted using the Vietnamese calendar. For other years, look them up quickly with Nhà An's solar-lunar calendar converter.
- 2/8
First day of the seventh lunar month
Monday, Aug 2, 2027 opens the seventh lunar month, the season of Vu Lan and ngâu rain.
- 8/8
Thất Tịch (Qixi), 7th day of the seventh lunar month
Sunday, Aug 8, 2027. Tied to the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl and the ngâu rain; many young people treat it as a date-night occasion.
- 12/8
International Youth Day
Thursday, Aug 12, 2027, the UN's day for young people. A good excuse to get your friends together and talk about your plans.
- 16/8
Full moon of the seventh lunar month, Vu Lan
Monday, Aug 16, 2027. A time when many families gather, eat vegetarian and remember their parents and grandparents. This is a spiritual holiday, so Nhà An simply suggests vegetarian meals and a place to sit together.
- 19/8
August Revolution Day
Thursday, Aug 19, 2027, marking the August Revolution of 1945 in the nation's history.
- Late November
Back to school
Many new university students get ready to enroll and younger kids stock up on school supplies. School opening ceremonies at the K–12 level usually fall on Sept 5.
- 2/9
National Day is coming
Thursday, Sept 2, 2027. The holiday break is almost here, so if you're planning a getaway or a get-together, book a spot from late August.
At Nhà An
Teas & bites for ngâu rain days
These are seasonal suggestions; the actual dishes depend on the fresh ingredients available at each branch.
Hot oolong on a rainy day
A warm cup of wood-fired roasted oolong with a gentle roasted aroma, made for watching the rain through a glass window.
Lotus tea and jasmine tea
Soft floral aromas for long conversations; every drink comes with a sugar level from 0–100%.
Vegetarian family meals
Vegetarian hủ tiếu Nam Vang (Phnom Penh-style noodle soup) at Binh Thanh, vegetarian mì Quảng (Quang-style turmeric noodles) at our central Vietnam branches, plus tofu and vegetable dishes for the whole family. Vegan dishes are labeled separately at the counter.
Tea and cakes as gifts
Tea and cake gift boxes for parents and grandparents around the full moon of the seventh lunar month; details will be announced at opening.
Suggested activities
August at Nhà An
Vu Lan
A vegetarian meal for the whole family
The long table in the Chatter Courtyard suits families; book ahead and add a note if older relatives are joining.
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2/9
National Day holiday
Nhà An is open 24/7, holidays included (planned for opening). Ideas for families and groups of friends.
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New school year
New students and study groups
A quiet place to study, strong wifi and outlets everywhere for your first days in a new city.
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Gifts of gratitude
Tea and cake gift boxes
A simple thank-you for parents, grandparents and teachers; pre-orders accepted, details announced at opening.
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Pick great fruit, stay strong on rainy days
Choosing and storing produce
- Custard apples: pick fruit with slightly open eyes and a pale yellow tinge; let them soften for a few days, then move them to the fridge
- Longan: choose firm clusters with brown-yellow, uncracked skin; eat within a few days
- Rainy-day greens spoil easily; wash them well and let them drain before storing
Staying strong on hot, rainy days
- Drink plenty of water and favor less-sweet drinks
- Carry a raincoat and a pair of dry socks in case you get soaked
- In the evening, choose a lighter-tea drink if you're sensitive to caffeine
Vu Lan and trips away
- When visiting a pagoda or place of worship, dress modestly and keep quiet
- Book early if you're hosting a family gathering the weekend before the full moon
- Check storm and rain forecasts before traveling far
Quick questions about August
What fruit and produce is in season in August?
Hung Yen lồng longan at its peak, Chi Lang custard apples, dragon fruit, southern fruit at the tail end of the season such as rambutan, mangosteen and durian, and rainy-season greens like Malabar spinach, jute leaves and pumpkin.
When are the full moon of the seventh lunar month and Vu Lan in 2027?
The full moon of the seventh lunar month in 2027 falls on Monday, Aug 16, 2027. The first day of the seventh lunar month is Monday, Aug 2, 2027.
When is Thất Tịch and what does it mean?
Thất Tịch is the 7th day of the seventh lunar month, which in 2027 is Sunday, Aug 8, 2027. It's tied to the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and many young people treat it as a date-night occasion.
When are Chi Lang custard apples and lồng longan at their best?
Lồng longan usually peaks in August, and Chi Lang custard apples hit their main season around late summer and early autumn. Timing can shift by a few weeks each year, so it's worth asking the seller.
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