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Best Time to Visit Hoi An

On the climate data, the best time to visit Hoi An is February & March, scoring up to 79/100 with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain in February. January and April are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are September & October, mainly because of rain.

Hoi An, Vietnam
Best months
Feb & Mar
Shoulder
Jan and Apr
Toughest
Sep & Oct
Warmest
Jun · 91°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 67°F
Wettest
Oct · 22.1 in
Driest
Feb · 1.1 in

Hoi An weather by month

Highs run from 76°F to 91°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 87.0 in (2209 mm) of rain.

50°59°68°77°86°95°76°Jan78°Feb82°Mar87°Apr90°May91°Jun91°Jul90°Aug87°Sep84°Oct81°Nov77°Dec0300600
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Hoi An, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high76°F24°C78°F26°C82°F28°C87°F31°C90°F32°C91°F33°C91°F33°C90°F32°C87°F31°C84°F29°C81°F27°C77°F25°C
Avg low67°F20°C67°F20°C70°F21°C74°F23°C78°F26°C80°F26°C79°F26°C79°F26°C78°F26°C76°F25°C74°F23°C69°F21°C
Rain3.1 in79 mm1.1 in27 mm1.5 in39 mm1.9 in49 mm3.2 in81 mm2.8 in71 mm4.0 in102 mm6.6 in167 mm14.6 in371 mm22.1 in562 mm16.2 in412 mm9.8 in249 mm
Humidity87%86%86%84%82%79%78%79%83%85%87%87%
Cloud76%58%56%59%61%68%71%76%76%75%74%82%
Comfort677975645654514235414645

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~156 m (512 ft) to Hoi An's ~7 m (23 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Hoi An season by season

Close to the tropics, rain does as much as temperature to shape the year in Hoi An.

Drier months Jan – Jun

Temperatures climb through the season, from 76°F highs in January to 91°F by June. It's the driest half, with only about 13.6 in (346 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. January – June feel humid, with humidity near 87%. February & March are among the best-scoring months (season average 66/100).

Wetter months Jul – Dec

Temperatures slide from 91°F highs in July to 77°F by December. It's the wettest half, with about 73.3 in (1863 mm) of rain, 84% of the year's total. July – December feel humid, with humidity near 78%. Comfort scores bottom out in September & October; the season averages 43/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 2 Great, 2 Good, 5 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: February & March. Tap a month for its own guide.

Hoi An weather questions

When is the best time to visit Hoi An?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Hoi An is February & March, scoring up to 79/100 with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain in February. January and April are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are September & October, mainly because of rain.

What is the rainiest month in Hoi An?

October is the wettest month, averaging about 22.1 in (562 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.1 in (27 mm). The yearly total is around 87.0 in (2209 mm).

What is the coldest month in Hoi An?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 67°F (20°C) and highs of 76°F (24°C). The warmest is June, with average highs of 91°F (33°C).

Is Hoi An humid?

Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 84% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Hoi An?

The wettest three-month stretch is September – November, with about 53.0 in (1345 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is February – April, with about 4.5 in (115 mm).

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