Hoi An climate
Vietnam
Hoi An climate can look simple on averages, but travel comfort is often driven by humidity, wind, and rain.
It helps to scan the year-round pattern for Hoi An before zooming into one month.
Climate facts
Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Avg low 20–26°C / high 28–35°C · Rainy days: 2–10 / 10–120 mm
Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan
Avg low 19–24°C / high 25–30°C · Rainy days: 12–24 / 200–600 mm (often peaking Oct–Nov)
Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug
Avg low 20–26°C / high 28–35°C · Rainy days: 2–10 / 10–120 mm
Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan
Avg low 19–24°C / high 25–30°C · Rainy days: 12–24 / 200–600 mm (often peaking Oct–Nov)
How it tends to feel for travel
For travel, what you remember is often variability (rain patterns, humidity, daily swings), not the average.
When it tends to fit
- • Once you see the year-round pattern, it’s easier to judge whether a month fits your style.
- • If you revisit the city, separating “seasonal itineraries” can save a lot of planning time.
When it may not fit
- • If you rely only on averages, you may be surprised by variability (squalls, wind, indoor AC).
- • In monsoon-like periods, the more your itinerary depends on outdoor walking, the higher the risk.
- • If you’re fine with cold but hate damp chill, it can feel colder than you expect.
Outfit notes
This connects climate patterns to packing—without over-interpreting.
- • 🌤️ Baseline: Hoi An is defined by sun/heat feel in dry months and heavy rain/flooding variables in wet months. The town is flat and walkable, but weather can change routing and comfort.
- • ☀️ Dry season (Feb–Aug): Less rain overall, but May–Aug can feel very hot under strong sun. Breathable/quick-dry clothing plus hat/sunscreen/water (and electrolytes) helps.
- • 🌧️ Wet season (Sep–Jan): Rain can be persistent or very heavy. Umbrellas can be limited; rain jackets and waterproof pouches often feel more practical.
Once you lock in a couple of constraints, the decision gets much easier.
Explore Hoi An
These pages are connected so you can compare conditions and decide for yourself.