Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in July
What July is really like in Hoi An: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Peak summer heat and busy streets; mornings and evenings are best for sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-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 8 of its 31 days. Compared with June (34°C (93°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:23
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 13 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Hoi An, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · West of the Ancient Town
Thanh Ha pottery village
Reach it by bicycle along the river road; children enjoy shaping their own small pot.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Island · Across the Thu Bon River
Cam Kim Island
A rural island across the river from the old town, with rice paddies, village lanes and the Kim Bong carpentry village, where boat-builders and woodcarvers still work.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Active
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
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 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak summer heat and busy streets; mornings and evenings are best for sightseeing.
+How warm is Hoi An in July?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.