Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Hoi An in April
Hoi An warms up: highs climb to 87°F (31°C), from 82°F in March, with lows of 74°F (23°C) and about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain.
It scores 64/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 87°F (31°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What April feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 87°F (31°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Even at night it stays warm, around 74°F (23°C).
Humidity averages 84%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (49 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February & March).
- Comfort slips from 75/100 in March to 64/100.
- April sits inside the Feb – Apr window our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes87°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Quick-dry fabrics84% average humidity
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hoi An in April
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Reaching Out Tea House
Silent teahouse staffed by speech- and hearing-impaired staff; order with wooden blocks.
Why now A break from 87°F afternoons.
Hoi An Central Market
Riverside market with a food hall serving cao lầu and mì Quảng.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Morning Glory Restaurant
Old-town restaurant serving Hoi An street dishes like white rose dumplings in a sit-down setting.
Why now April scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
My Son Sanctuary
UNESCO-listed Cham temple ruins in a jungle valley, an hour inland.
Japanese Covered Bridge
Late-1500s covered bridge with a small temple, the old town's landmark.
Nearby in April
- Da Nang in April~15 mi · highs 87°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hue in April~64 mi · highs 87°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~156 m to Hoi An's ~7 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hoi An in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Hoi An?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 64/100 against a best of 79 in February & March. Expect highs of 87°F (31°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain. April is inside the Feb – Apr window our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends.
How hot is Hoi An in April?
Average highs are 87°F (31°C) and average lows 74°F (23°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in April?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 87.0 in (2209 mm).
What should I pack for Hoi An in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (87°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), quick-dry fabrics (84% average humidity) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Central Vietnam Food & Heritage Feb – Apr
Planning Hoi An in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.