Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in April
What April is really like in Hoi An: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Hoi An. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Sunny and warm with calm seas; good for both the old town and the beach.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Hoi An: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with March (28°C (82°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:32
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Dry season (February–May). Warm, sunny days, calm seas and comfortable temperatures for walking and cycling; the main season for visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Hoi An, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · West of the Ancient Town
Thanh Ha pottery village
A riverside village about 3 km west of the old town where families have made pottery for centuries.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Beach · An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach
Cycle there through Tra Que's vegetable gardens and come back at sunset.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Experience · Tra Que and the rice fields
Tra Que vegetable village
A farming village about 3 km north of town whose herbs and greens supply Hoi An's restaurants, grown in neat raised beds.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Food
- Outdoors
Nature · Cam Thanh and the coconut villages
Bay Mau coconut forest
Go in the morning before the tour buses, and agree whether the price includes the spinning show and crab-fishing.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hoi An.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Hoi An?
One of the best months to visit Hoi An. The other best months are February–March and May. Compare every month.
Hoi An in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is one of the best months to visit Hoi An. Sunny and warm with calm seas; good for both the old town and the beach.
+How warm is Hoi An in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in April?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.