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Why visit Hoi An?

Hoi An feels like a living museum where the Thu Bon River meets the South China Sea. Spend your mornings navigating the 18th-century Japanese Covered Bridge, its ornate wooden roof sheltering visitors from the tropical sun. Wander through the Tan Ky House to admire the blending of Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese architectural influences preserved by the same family for generations. The air is perpetually thick with the aroma of charcoal-grilled pork and star anise drifting from street stalls, where you must order a bowl of Cao Lau—the town’s signature dish made with alkaline noodles, slices of pork, and local herbs sourced from the nearby Tra Que Vegetable Village.

As dusk falls, the lantern-lit alleys of the Ancient Town become the center of gravity. Walk past the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation, where intricate ceramic sculptures tell stories of seafaring ancestors. Stop at Morning Glory Original for a refined take on crispy Banh Xeo, a turmeric-stained pancake stuffed with shrimp and sprouts. Finally, pedal your bicycle through the swaying palm fronds toward the white sands of An Bang Beach, where the ocean breeze cuts through the humidity. It is a place where slow-paced craft traditions dictate the rhythm of daily life.

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When to go to Hoi An

The best months for Hoi An are February, March, April and May. Highs then sit around 29°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

Jan
23°
low 19°
21 wet days
Feb
25°
low 20°
14 wet days
Mar
27°
low 22°
11 wet days
Apr
30°
low 24°
11 wet days
May
32°
low 26°
16 wet days
Jun
35°
low 27°
11 wet days
Jul
33°
low 26°
14 wet days
Aug
34°
low 27°
18 wet days
Sep
30°
low 25°
25 wet days
Oct
28°
low 24°
27 wet days
Nov
27°
low 23°
25 wet days
Dec
24°
low 21°
27 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Hoi An, Da Nang City. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Hoi An?

The best months for Hoi An are February, March, April and May. Highs then sit around 29°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is mid-priced.

What is the weather like in Hoi An?

June is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 35°C. January is the coolest, around 23°C by day and 19°C at night. October is the wettest, with about 27 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Hoi An known for?

Hoi An is best known for culture, history, food, architecture and romantic. The things people come for: Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky House, An Bang Beach, Assembly Hall of Fujian.

Who is Hoi An best suited to?

Hoi An works particularly well for couples, first-time visitors and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Hoi An?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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