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When to visit Hoi An?

By La rédaction · Updated 5/29/2026

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"Février marque le début de la belle saison à Hoi An : le Têt illumine la vieille ville de lanternes rouges et dorées, les températures sont parfaites (19-25 °C), et la mer commence à se calmer. L'une des plus belles périodes pour voir la fête des lanternes à pleine lune."

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Reviewed by :South-East Asia Desk — Mowando·Editor

The best periods

The best time to visit Hoi An is February to July (dry season). The most recommended months are Mars, Avril, Mai.

Fév, Mar, Avr, Mai, Juin, Jui

Saison sèche — conditions idéales

  • ✅Temps ensoleillé : 23-32 °C, mer calme, idéal pour combiner vieille ville et plage d'An Bang
  • ✅Lumière dorée parfaite pour la photographie dans les ruelles de la vieille ville
  • ✅Fête des lanternes à pleine lune chaque mois — spectacle nocturne inoubliable
  • ❌Juin-juillet : chaleur montante (jusqu'à 33-35 °C), UV intenses
  • ❌Haute saison touristique en février-avril — réservez hébergements et tailleurs à l'avance
Aoû, Sep, Oct, Nov, Déc, Jan

Mousson et inondations — période difficile

  • ✅Tarifs vols et hébergements en forte baisse
  • ✅Atmosphère plus locale et authentique, moins de touristes dans la vieille ville
  • ❌Inondations fréquentes : la vieille ville peut être sous les eaux en octobre-novembre
  • ❌Pluies intenses et continues (200-400 mm mensuels), mer agitée, plages inutilisables
  • ❌Excursion à My Son rendue difficile par les routes inondées

Month-by-month climate

Temperatures, rainfall and sunshine in Hoi An across the 12 months.

JanFévMarAvrMaiJuinJuiAoûSepOctNovDéc
Min19°19°21°23°24°25°25°25°24°22°21°19°
Max24°25°27°29°31°32°32°31°30°27°26°24°
Mer23°23°24°25°27°28°29°30°29°27°25°23°
Pluie105mm35mm28mm32mm55mm75mm95mm115mm220mm380mm310mm185mm
Soleil/j3.5h5.5h6.5h7.5h7.8h7.5h7.2h6.5h5h3.5h3.8h3.5h
Janvier
19° - 24°
Sea : 23°
Février
19° - 25°
Sea : 23°
Mars
21° - 27°
Sea : 24°
Avril
23° - 29°
Sea : 25°
Mai
24° - 31°
Sea : 27°
Juin
25° - 32°
Sea : 28°
Juillet
25° - 32°
Sea : 29°
Août
25° - 31°
Sea : 30°
Septembre
24° - 30°
Sea : 29°
Octobre
22° - 27°
Sea : 27°
Novembre
21° - 26°
Sea : 25°
Décembre
19° - 24°
Sea : 23°

Tourist crowds

Monthly attendance levels (0 = empty, 100 = saturated).

Jan
70
Fév
80
Mar
78
Avr
82
Mai
72
Jui
68
Jui
65
Aoû
55
Sep
42
Oct
35
Nov
45
Déc
62

Average flight prices

Average round-trip Paris → Hoi An by month.

Jan
$756
Fév
$745
Mar
$724
Avr
$702
Mai
$670
Jui
$637
Jui
$616
Aoû
$594
Sep
$572
Oct
$551
Nov
$583
Déc
$734
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Frequently asked questions

How many days should I spend in Hoi An?+
Three to four days is ideal to explore the ancient town, commission custom clothing (allow 48 hours for two fittings), visit An Bang Beach and take a half-day trip to the My Son ruins. With 5 days you can add a day trip to Hue or Da Nang. Make your first tailor visit on day one to give yourself enough time for fittings before departure.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?+
February to June is the best period: dry weather, pleasant temperatures (19-31 °C), calm seas ideal for An Bang. Absolutely avoid October-November (frequent flooding in the ancient town, torrential rains). December-January is transitional: still wet but the Tết celebration from late January and the return of the dry season from mid-January make it acceptable for those who accept some grey days. April is often cited as the single best month.
What is the Hoi An lantern festival?+
Every month on the full moon, the ancient town turns off its electric lights and is illuminated solely by hundreds of coloured silk lanterns. Boats on the Thu Bon river carry floating paper lanterns. It is one of the most beautiful nocturnal atmospheres in Asia, and the experience lasts one night — plan your stay around the full moon date.
Are Hoi An's tailors really reliable?+
The reputation is deserved but uneven between workshops. Reputable tailors (Yaly Couture, A Dong Silk, Bebe) can produce quality garments in 24-48 hours. Bring precise photos of what you want, choose the fabric yourself, allow at least two fittings, and pay a portion on final delivery. Be wary of shops promising garments 'ready in 6 hours' — quality almost always suffers.
How do I get to An Bang Beach from Hoi An?+
An Bang Beach is 4 km from the ancient town centre. By bicycle (many hotels lend or rent them for €1-2/day): 20 minutes via a pleasant cycling path through gardens. By scooter (rent for €5-8/day): 10 minutes. By Grab or xe om: 30,000-50,000 VND. It is the favourite beach of expats and passing travellers — quiet, with good grilled fish restaurants right on the sand.
What is cao lau and where should I eat it in Hoi An?+
Cao lau is a dish exclusive to Hoi An: thick rice noodles (whose distinctive colour reputedly comes from water drawn from a specific local well) served with roasted pork, fresh herbs and puffed rice croutons. Unavailable in this authentic form anywhere else in Vietnam. The best bowls are found at the stalls of Hoi An Central Market (Cho Hoi An) from early morning, for 30,000-50,000 VND per bowl.
Can I visit the My Son ruins from Hoi An?+
Yes, easily as a half-day or full-day excursion. My Son (UNESCO-listed) is a complex of Cham Hindu temples from the 4th-12th centuries, 40 km west of Hoi An (45 min by road). Leave early in the morning (before 8 am) to avoid the heat and tour buses. Organised tours from Hoi An are available (€8-15), or take a Grab round trip (300,000-400,000 VND total).
How do I get to Hoi An from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City?+
The nearest airport is Da Nang (DAD), 30 km and 40 minutes by road from Hoi An. Frequent domestic flights from Hanoi (1h05, from €25) and Ho Chi Minh City (1h, from €20). From Da Nang airport, take an official taxi or Grab to Hoi An (300,000-400,000 VND, €11-15). There is no direct public transport between Da Nang airport and Hoi An — you would need to change in Da Nang city centre.

Our verdict

Hoi An delivers one of the most complete experiences in Vietnam: early mornings in the ancient town alleyways before the tourists arrive, afternoons at the tailor for fittings, evenings by the lantern light on the Japanese bridge, and a seaside break at An Bang to breathe. Allow 3 to 4 days minimum, longer if you have several garments to commission. Come between February and June for the best weather, and plan your stay around a full moon night to experience the lantern festival at its finest.

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