🗓️ Best Time to Visit
When Should You Visit Hoi An?
Top months: Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug. Compare 12-month weather, festivals, and pricing on one page to find your match.
Quick Answer
The best time to visit Hoi An is Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug. These months balance pleasant weather, festival programming, and manageable crowds — the canonical first-visit pick.
Hoi An by Season
★ Top Pick
🌸 Spring (Mar-May)
Avg 30°C / 23°C
- • Post-Tết tourism normalizes
- • Hung Kings Festival (mid-March)
- • Full-moon Lantern Festival March 3
★ Top Pick
☀️ Summer (Jun-Aug)
Avg 34°C / 25°C
- • Vietnamese school summer holidays peak
- • Korean + Japanese summer holiday early entries
- • Hoi An Cooking competitions
🍁 Fall (Sep-Nov)
Avg 28°C / 22°C
- • Vietnam National Day Sep 2 (long weekend)
- • Mid-Autumn Festival (varies, often late Sep)
- • Korean Chuseok holiday (Sep 25 in 2026)
★ Top Pick
❄️ Winter (Dec-Feb)
Avg 25°C / 20°C
- • Lunar New Year (Tết) preparation late January (varies year by year)
- • Monthly full-moon Lantern Festival continues
- • **Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) 2026 Feb 17-24** — biggest national holiday
Month-by-Month at a Glance
| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain | What to Pack | Crowds·Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25/19 | 8d | Cool tropical — t-shirt by day, light jacket or cardigan in the evening. | Mid |
| ★ February (Tết + Dry Season Start) | 26/20 | 4d | Warm + dry — t-shirts, shorts, light layers for evening. | High |
| ★ March (Peak Dry Season) | 28/21 | 4d | Warm — t-shirt + shorts, sunscreen and hat essential. | High |
| ★ April (Peak Season + Reunification Day) | 30/23 | 4d | Hot — t-shirts, shorts, strong UV protection. | High |
| ★ May (Golden Week + Heat Begins) | 32/25 | 5d | Hot + occasional shower — t-shirts, UV protection, sun hat. | High |
| ★ June (Summer Peak) | 34/26 | 7d | Hot + humid — light cotton, UV, hat, water bottle. | High |
| ★ July (Asian Summer Holiday Peak) | 34/25 | 8d | Same as June — hot, humid, UV, light raincoat for showers. | High |
| ★ August (Pre-Monsoon Storms Begin) | 33/25 | 11d | Hot + humid + thunderstorm afternoons — t-shirt + light raincoat + waterproof bag. | Mid |
| September (Monsoon Begins) | 31/24 | 12d | Hot + heavy rain — light long sleeves + waterproof everything. | Low |
| October (Peak Monsoon — Avoid) | 28/22 | 15d | Cooler + very wet — long sleeves + heavy waterproof everything. | Low |
| November (Late Monsoon — Tapering) | 26/21 | 13d | Cool + wet — long sleeves + waterproof + light cardigan. | Low |
| December (Cool + Christmas/NYE) | 25/20 | 11d | Cool + still wet — long sleeves + light jacket + waterproof. | Mid |
★ = recommended season. Full month guides on the monthly weather pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
The best time to visit Hoi An is Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug. These months offer the most pleasant weather and full outdoor activity calendars. Dry season begins in earnest — ideal weather. Tết brings 3-5 days of closures mid-month for many tailors + restaurants + family-run businesses. Post-Tết week is excellent.
What's the price difference between peak and off-season in Hoi An?
Prices vary significantly by season. Weekday departures during shoulder season offer the best value.
Is it okay to visit Hoi An in winter?
Hoi An winter averages 25°C / 20°C. It's cold, but you trade weather for off-season pricing and seasonal events (Christmas markets, indoor museums, winter festivals). Bring a heavy parka, scarf, and gloves.
Should I visit Hoi An during summer holiday season?
Hoi An mid-summer (July-August) averages 34°C highs. This is the most expensive season — airfare and hotels peak — but outdoor festivals run at full capacity. Book 3-6 months ahead and prepare for heat.
What's the cheapest month to visit Hoi An?
September (Monsoon Begins), October (Peak Monsoon — Avoid), November (Late Monsoon — Tapering) is the off-season — flights and hotels are at annual lows. Trade-off: this is usually cold or rainy season, so adjust packing and indoor-activity weight accordingly.
Why you can trust this guide
Jimmy Kong
TripPick founder · Travel content creator
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.
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