Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Hoi An in May
Hoi An edges warmer than April, with highs of 90°F (32°C), lows of 78°F (26°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 56/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 90°F (32°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 78°F (26°C).
With 82% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are February & March.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in April to 56/100.
- Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 90°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Quick-dry fabrics82% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Hoi An in May
Afternoons run hot (90°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Bánh Mì Phượng
Famous bánh mì stand with many filling combinations.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
Tan Ky Old House
Two-century-old merchant house blending Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese design.
An Bang Beach
Relaxed beach with seafood shacks and loungers 4 km from town.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 90°F.
Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Riverside village of potters making terracotta wares; try the wheel.
Reaching Out Tea House
Silent teahouse staffed by speech- and hearing-impaired staff; order with wooden blocks.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Nearby in May
- Da Nang in May~15 mi · highs 90°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hue in May~64 mi · highs 90°F, 3.4 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hoi An?
It's middling, scoring 56/100. The best months are February & March, at up to 79. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Hoi An in May?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 78°F (26°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in May?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 87.0 in (2209 mm).
What should I pack for Hoi An in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 90°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), quick-dry fabrics (82% average humidity) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain).
Planning Hoi An in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.