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Best time to visit Hội An
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Hội An, Vietnam
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20-26°C, dry and pleasant. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Tet can cause some businesses to close for a few days. | |
| February | 21-27°C, dry and sunny. | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 23-29°C, mostly sunny and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 25-30°C, warm with abundant sunshine. | high | high |
⚠ Crowds increase as European holidays approach. | |
| May | 27-32°C, hot and humid with occasional showers. | high | high |
⚠ Temperatures can be intense; seek shade and hydration. | |
| June | 28-33°C, hot and humid with increasing rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Rainfall starts to pick up significantly. | |
| July | 28-33°C, hot and humid with frequent rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Monsoon season is underway, expect heavy rain. | |
| August | 27-32°C, humid with heavy rainfall. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ High humidity and frequent heavy rain can disrupt outdoor activities. | |
| September | 26-30°C, very humid with significant rainfall. | low | low |
⚠ Peak of the rainy season; risk of typhoons increases. | |
| October | 25-29°C, still very humid with heavy rain. | low | low |
⚠ Typhoon risk persists; flooding can occur. | |
| November | 23-28°C, decreasing rain and humidity. | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 21-26°C, dry and pleasant. | moderate | moderate |
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Annual events worth timing your trip around
January/February
Lunar New Year (Tet)
Vietnam's most important festival, with vibrant decorations and family gatherings.
14th day of each lunar month
Hoi An Lantern Festival
The Ancient Town is illuminated by thousands of colorful lanterns, with traditional music and food.
September/October
Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrated with mooncakes, colorful lanterns, and lion dances, though often coincides with heavy rain.
Insider timing tips
- •The dry season (February to April) offers the most predictable and pleasant weather for beach and sightseeing.
- •While September and October are cheapest, they carry the highest risk of disruptive rainfall and typhoons.
- •The shoulder months of November and January offer a good balance of decent weather and fewer crowds than the peak season.
- •Even during the rainy season, downpours are often short and intense, allowing for activities between showers.
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