Hoi An Weather in July

July: hot, humid and showery

July feels sticky from morning, with highs around 32°C and warm nights. Rain falls on many days, but showers don't usually rule out a whole visit. June is hotter and drier; August is just as warm and wetter.

Save Hoi An's Old Town for the cooler hours, then escape the midday heat in a riverside café or the shaded halls of the Fujian Assembly Hall. An Bang Beach can work between showers, but don't count on long, dry stretches. Skip exposed countryside cycling when the sun is strong or rain is falling.

Lantern nights and summer crowds

Hoi An's monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival takes place on the 14th day of the lunar month, so its July date changes each year. The Old Town fills up that evening as lanterns glow along the river. Expect more visitors during Vietnam's summer school holidays, especially around the beach and central sights.

If you hate crowds, visit the Old Town early in the day and save the riverfront for another evening.

Is July a good-value month?

July is a busy summer month, not one of Hoi An's quietest or best-value periods. Rooms and tours can cost more than in February or March, which are generally better months to visit. The heat and frequent rain make July a trade-off, though you can still enjoy the town in shorter outings.

For a practical local stop, order cao lau in the Old Town: this chewy noodle dish is closely tied to Hoi An. Eat before the hottest part of the day, then take a slower afternoon indoors rather than pushing through the sun.