Season guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in the hot season
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Temperatures in the mid-30s and warm sea; busy with domestic holidaymakers in the evenings. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 25 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 25
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the hot season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 34°C (93°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 7 | 13.1 h | 4/5 |
| July | 34°C (93°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 8 | 13 h | 5/5 |
| August | 34°C (93°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 | 12.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 25 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
Good choices for the hot season
Museum · Ancient Town
Museum of Trade Ceramics
Head upstairs to the balcony for a view over the tiled rooftops.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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
Historic site · Ancient Town
Tan Ky Old House
Go early or late in the day; the narrow house becomes crowded when tour groups arrive.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Historic site · Ancient Town
Phung Hung Old House
Built in 1780 near the Covered Bridge, this two-storey house is supported by dozens of ironwood columns and has a hanging balcony and a trapdoor once used to lift goods above floodwater.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Day trips in the hot season
- Cham Islands (About 20–30 minutes by speedboat) — Eight small islands forming a UNESCO biosphere reserve, with snorkelling over coral, a fishing village with a small museum and quiet beaches.
- Marble Mountains (About 30 minutes by car) — Limestone and marble hills between Hoi An and Da Nang, hollowed with cave temples, pagodas and viewpoints, with stone-carving workshops at their foot.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the hot season a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is a trade-off: Temperatures in the mid-30s and warm sea; busy with domestic holidaymakers in the evenings. The best months overall are February–May.
+What is the weather like in Hoi An in the hot season?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 25 rainy days over the season.