Hoi An July — assorted-colour silk lanterns glowing at night above the crowded Ancient Town streets at peak summer

Hoi An · Vietnam

July

Hottest and most crowded — most visitors choose this month and most travellers who know pick differently.

Worth considering

#10 of 12 months

There are better months for Hoi An — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

34°C

Low

25°C

Rain

74mm

Sun

8.9hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How July scores in Hoi An

Weather
Above average
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in July

  • An Bang Beach at maximum viability: calm seas, consistent sun, and beach bars operating at full capacity
  • Brief afternoon rain showers (usually 15–30 minutes) actually provide relief from the 34°C heat
  • Full Moon Lantern Festival: July evenings with lanterns reflecting in the Thu Bon River are genuinely memorable

What you sacrifice

  • Peak tourist month: the narrow lanes of the Ancient Town are genuinely congested from 9am–6pm
  • 34°C with 76% humidity — the hottest, stickiest combination of the year; energy drains fast outdoors
  • Hotel and tour prices at yearly high; custom tailoring requires 4–5 days of lead time due to backlogged workshops

How July compares to February (best month)

FactorJulyFebruary
Weather
5
9
Value
4
7
Crowds
3
6

July in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Hoi An, not across destinations. Methodology →