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Best time to visit Hoi An: month by month
Short answer
February to April is the ideal time, with highs of 25-30°C and 11-14 rainy days, mostly light. May to August is hot (32-35°C) but good for the beach, while September to December is the rainy season, with October and November floods in the Ancient Town.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°C | 19°C | 21 | medium |
| Feb | 25°C | 20°C | 14 | high |
| Mar | 27°C | 22°C | 11 | high |
| Apr | 30°C | 24°C | 11 | high |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 16 | medium |
| Jun | 35°C | 27°C | 11 | high |
| Jul | 33°C | 26°C | 14 | high |
| Aug | 34°C | 27°C | 18 | high |
| Sep | 30°C | 25°C | 25 | low |
| Oct | 28°C | 24°C | 27 | low |
| Nov | 27°C | 23°C | 25 | low |
| Dec | 24°C | 21°C | 27 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Warm and fairly dry, with highs rising from 27°C in March to 32°C in May; the best time for sightseeing.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, with highs of 33-35°C and lows of 26-27°C; good beach weather and fewer rainy days.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
The rainy season, with 25-27 rainy days and highs of 27-30°C; typhoons and river floods are common in October-November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cooler and damp, with highs of 23-25°C; December is still very rainy, February is drier and pleasant.
Events worth planning around
- Full Moon Lantern Festival, monthly on the 14th day of the lunar calendar
- Tết (Lunar New Year), late January or February
- Mid-Autumn Festival, around September (15th day of the 8th lunar month)
- Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, usually June-July (check dates)
When to avoid
October and November are the riskiest months, with heavy rain, typhoons and floods that can close parts of the Ancient Town for days. Tết can mean higher prices and some family businesses closing for a few days.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Hoi An?
February to April: warm (25-30°C), relatively dry and comfortable for walking and cycling.
When is the rainy season in Hoi An?
September to December, with the heaviest rain and floods usually in October and November.
When is the lantern festival?
Every month on the 14th day of the lunar calendar, when the town dims its lights and floats lanterns on the river.