Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in August
What August is really like in Hoi An: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot, with more frequent showers toward the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 3rd-warmest month in Hoi An: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:31
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Hot season (June–August). Temperatures in the mid-30s and warm sea; busy with domestic holidaymakers in the evenings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Hoi An, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Ancient Town
Lantern-making workshop
Workshops in and around the old town teach you to stretch silk over a folding bamboo frame and finish your own lantern in about an hour or two, with a lantern-maker guiding each step.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Art
- Rainy day
- Couples
Landmark · Ancient Town
Japanese Covered Bridge (Chùa Cầu)
See it at dawn, when the street is empty, and again after dark when lanterns light it from the river.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Ancient Town
Ancient Town streets and lanterns
Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc and Bach Dang streets are lined with ochre-walled shophouses that once served as merchants' homes and warehouses.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
Experience · Ancient Town
Lantern boat ride on the Thu Bon
Agree the price and length of the ride before boarding; 15–20 minutes is typical.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- After dark
- Kids
- Iconic
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hoi An.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 25°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Hoi An?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Hoi An in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, with more frequent showers toward the end of the month.
+How warm is Hoi An in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.