Best time to visit Hoi An
Go inFebruary–April
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February to April is the sweet spot.
See Hoi An on the globeHoi An month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 25°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Good | 26°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| March | Great | 29°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Poor | 33°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| June | Poor | 34°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| July | Poor | 34°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Poor | 34°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| September | Poor | 32°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Mixed | 29°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Flood season |
| November | Mixed | 27°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Flood season |
| December | Good | 25°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Hoi An
- Oct–Nov⚠️ Flood seasonThe old town can flood.
- All year🎉 Full-moon lantern nightsLanterns float on the river every month.
Good to know
- Flights to Hoi An are usually cheapest in October–November. The catch: October–November are rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in February and May–July, so book early.
- The heaviest rain falls in October–November.
Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge dates from the 1590s.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
The best time to visit Hoi An is February–April. February to April is the sweet spot.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Hoi An?
Flights are usually cheapest in October–November, when demand is lowest.
When is Hoi An busiest?
Hoi An is busiest in February and May–July.
What is the weather like in Hoi An?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C, and January the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is September–January.
More places in Vietnam
- Hanoi best in Oct–Mar
- Ho Chi Minh City best in Dec–Feb
- Ha Long Bay best in Nov–Mar
- Sapa best in Mar–Apr
- Da Nang best in Feb–Mar
- Hue best in Feb–Apr
Nearby destinations
- Siem Reap, Cambodia best in Nov
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia best in Nov
- Vientiane, Laos best in Nov–Jan
- Luang Prabang, Laos best in Nov–Jan
- Ayutthaya, Thailand best in Nov–Dec
- Bangkok, Thailand best in Nov–Jan