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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 |
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| January | 20-26°C, dry and sunny. | moderate | moderate |
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| February | 21-27°C, dry and sunny. | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 23-29°C, dry with ample sunshine. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 25-31°C, warm and mostly sunny. | high | high |
⚠ Crowds and prices increase due to school holidays and favorable weather. | |
| May | 27-33°C, hot with increasing humidity. | high | high |
⚠ Can be very hot and humid; prices remain high. | |
| June | 28-34°C, hot and humid with occasional rain. | high | high |
⚠ High humidity and chance of brief, heavy showers. | |
| July | 28-34°C, hot, humid, and rainy. | peak | peak |
⚠ High heat, humidity, and frequent, heavy downpours. Peak domestic tourist season. | |
| August | 28-33°C, hot, humid, with scattered heavy showers. | high | high |
⚠ Still very hot and humid, with a significant chance of rain. | |
| September | 26-31°C, warm with increasing rainfall. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ High risk of typhoons and heavy, prolonged rainfall. Some businesses may close. | |
| October | 24-29°C, very wet and potentially stormy. | low | low |
⚠ Peak of the rainy season and typhoon risk. Significant flooding is common. | |
| November | 22-28°C, rainfall decreases, becoming drier. | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 20-26°C, dry and pleasant. | moderate | moderate |
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Annual events worth timing your trip around
January/February
Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán)
The most important festival in Vietnam, with family gatherings, traditional foods, and vibrant street decorations.
Full Moon Nights (monthly)
Hội An Lantern Festival
Thousands of colorful lanterns illuminate the Ancient Town and the Thu Bồn River, creating a magical atmosphere.
September/October
Mid-Autumn Festival (Tết Trung Thu)
Celebrated with mooncakes, lanterns, and lion dances, particularly enjoyed by children.
Various dates, often around the 4th lunar month (April/May)
Whale Festival (Cá Ông Festival)
A traditional festival held in coastal villages to honor the whale, seen as a sea deity.
Insider timing tips
- •The shoulder months of March and November offer a good balance of pleasant weather and manageable crowds before/after the peak seasons.
- •While the rainy season (September-November) sees lower prices and fewer tourists, the risk of typhoons and severe flooding can disrupt travel plans significantly.
- •Domestic tourism peaks in July and August, making these months crowded and more expensive despite the hot, humid weather.
- •The daily full moon lantern festival, while a highlight, contributes to higher prices and crowds on those specific nights throughout the year.
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