Hoi An Weather in August

August: hot and showery

Hoi An stays hot in August, with highs around 32°C and warm nights. Rain falls on many days, and the air feels sticky. Showers can interrupt a bike ride or a stretch at An Bang Beach, so keep plans flexible.

You can still enjoy the Ancient Town's covered assembly halls and museums between showers. The Japanese Covered Bridge and riverside lanes are lovely when clouds soften the sun. Avoid planning a long outdoor outing for the whole day; August brings less sunshine than the dry months.

Festivals and crowds

Hoi An's monthly lantern festival falls on the full moon, with lanterns lighting the Thu Bon River and traffic restricted in parts of the Ancient Town. Vu Lan, a Buddhist remembrance festival, also often falls in August, though its date follows the lunar calendar.

Travelling with kids? The heat and frequent rain can make a packed walking day tiring, so break up sightseeing with a shaded café stop.

August overlaps with Vietnam's summer holiday period, so local families add to the crowds, especially around the river and lantern festival. It's generally busier than September, when heavier rain puts some visitors off, but less reliably popular than February and March. Prices can be higher than in the wettest autumn months, though the weather is less comfortable than in Hoi An's best season.

Make the weather work

For a practical local stop, duck into the Museum of Folk Culture on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street when a shower passes. It's right in the Ancient Town, so you won't need to cross town in the rain. Keep your evening flexible, too: the riverfront is most enjoyable when rain eases and the lanterns are glowing.