Hoi An in August
Hot, with typhoon risk
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Hoi An.
August remains hot and humid with an increasing storm risk.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 26–34°C
- Hot and humid with storms possible.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Beach days and local food.
–Storm risk and humidity.
My tip for August
Check storm forecasts and keep flexible plans.
- Beaches
- Food
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Hoi An, 7th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
See all twelve months for Hoi AnNot set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Hoi An in August
In August Hoi An averages a high of 34°C (93°F) and a low of 26°C (79°F), with about 141 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 34°C
- 93°F
- Average low
- 26°C
- 79°F
- Precipitation
- 141 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (Da Nang station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Hoi An in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Hoi An?
- August is a below-average month in Hoi An. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Hoi An overall (7 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Beach days and local food. The main downside: Storm risk and humidity.
- What is the weather like in Hoi An in August?
- Average highs are around 34°C and lows around 26°C. Expect about 141 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Hot and humid with storms possible. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Hoi An crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Hoi An in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is October.
- When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (August ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
Still going to Hoi An in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — storm risk and humidity.
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