Hoi An travel guide
Best Time to Visit Hoi An: Month-by-Month Guide
March and April are the best months to visit Hoi An — dry, sunny and warm (26–32°C) without the peak summer heat, perfect for both the Ancient Town and An Bang beach. Avoid October and November, when heavy rain can flood the Old Town streets.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
Hoi An has a long dry season (February–August) and a wet season (September–January) when the Ancient Town can flood. February to April is the sweet spot: dry, sunny and not yet scorching.
Hoi An month by month
Cool, tail end of the rains
Drying out, pleasant temperatures
Dry and warm — ideal all round
Sunny; beach season begins in earnest
Hot and dry, great for the beach
Peak heat and humidity
Hot, occasional afternoon storms
Hot; the transition month
Rains return to the central coast
Wettest month; Ancient Town flood risk
Flooding possible; typhoon season
Cool and damp, but atmospheric lanterns
Dates to watch
Hoi An’s Ancient Town floods most years in October–November — check forecasts before booking. The monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival (14th day of the lunar month) is magical but very busy.
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best time to visit Hoi An — FAQs
What is the best month to visit Hoi An?
March and April are the best months to visit Hoi An — dry, sunny and warm (26–32°C) without the peak summer heat, perfect for both the Ancient Town and An Bang beach. Avoid October and November, when heavy rain can flood the Old Town streets.
When is the Hoi An Lantern Festival?
The Hoi An Lantern Festival happens every month on the 14th day of the lunar calendar (the full moon), when the Ancient Town switches off its electric lights and glows by lantern and candle. Dates shift each month — check a lunar calendar. It’s beautiful but draws the biggest crowds.
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