End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Hoi An in December
Hoi An cools off: highs slip to 77°F (25°C), from 81°F in November, with lows of 69°F (21°C) and about 9.8 in (249 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 9.8 in (249 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What December feels like
Days are warm, averaging 77°F (25°C).
Lows average 69°F (21°C).
Humidity averages 87%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Expect regular rain: about 9.8 in (249 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 82%.
Plan around December
December sits mid-table; the best months are February & March.
- Shortest days of the year, about 11 h 04 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (46 → 45/100).
- Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics87% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hoi An in December
With 9.8 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Hoi An Central Market
Riverside market with a food hall serving cao lầu and mì Quảng.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.8 in of rain.
My Son Sanctuary
UNESCO-listed Cham temple ruins in a jungle valley, an hour inland.
Bánh Mì Phượng
Famous bánh mì stand with many filling combinations.
Why now Easy to slot in when December's rain moves in.
Reaching Out Tea House
Silent teahouse staffed by speech- and hearing-impaired staff; order with wooden blocks.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter December days.
Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Riverside village of potters making terracotta wares; try the wheel.
Nearby in December
- Da Nang in December~15 mi · highs 77°F, 9.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hue in December~64 mi · highs 76°F, 8.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Hoi An?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are February & March, at up to 79. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 9.8 in (249 mm) of rain. Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so December is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Hoi An in December?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 69°F (21°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in December?
Yes: about 9.8 in (249 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 87.0 in (2209 mm).
What should I pack for Hoi An in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (87% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Hoi An in December?
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