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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.

Best time to visit Hội An, Vietnam

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	20-26°C, dry and pleasant.	moderate	moderate	• Lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations • Pleasant, dry weather ⚠ Tet can cause some businesses to close for a few days.
February	21-27°C, dry and sunny.	moderate	moderate	• Ideal beach weather • Low humidity
March	23-29°C, mostly sunny and dry.	moderate	moderate	• Perfect weather for exploring Ancient Town • Great for beach activities
April	25-30°C, warm with abundant sunshine.	high	high	• End of dry season • Comfortable temperatures before the heat ⚠ Crowds increase as European holidays approach.
May	27-32°C, hot and humid with occasional showers.	high	high	• Still relatively dry before peak monsoon • Vibrant green landscapes ⚠ Temperatures can be intense; seek shade and hydration.
June	28-33°C, hot and humid with increasing rain.	moderate	moderate	• Fewer crowds than April/May • Tropical downpours offer brief respite from heat ⚠ Rainfall starts to pick up significantly.
July	28-33°C, hot and humid with frequent rain.	moderate	moderate	• Lush scenery • Chance to experience local life during downpours ⚠ Monsoon season is underway, expect heavy rain.
August	27-32°C, humid with heavy rainfall.	moderate	moderate	• Lower prices due to monsoon • Fewer tourists ⚠ High humidity and frequent heavy rain can disrupt outdoor activities.
September	26-30°C, very humid with significant rainfall.	low	low	• Deepest discounts on accommodation • Quieter atmosphere ⚠ Peak of the rainy season; risk of typhoons increases.
October	25-29°C, still very humid with heavy rain.	low	low	• Post-monsoon transition • Potentially good deals ⚠ Typhoon risk persists; flooding can occur.
November	23-28°C, decreasing rain and humidity.	moderate	moderate	• Weather begins to improve • Shoulder season deals
December	21-26°C, dry and pleasant.	moderate	moderate	• Cooler, comfortable temperatures • Festive atmosphere leading up to New Year

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.