Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in December
What December is really like in Hoi An: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Cooler and damp; floodwaters recede but drizzle is frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Hoi An: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 31 days. Compared with November (27°C (81°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:18
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Cool season (December–January). Mild, damp and often grey, with rough seas but quiet streets and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Hoi An, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Ancient Town
Fujian Assembly Hall (Phúc Kiến)
Built by merchants from Fujian province as a meeting hall and temple, it is dedicated to Thien Hau, goddess of the sea, and decorated with a bright gateway, dragon fountains, carved altars and coils of hanging incense.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Art
- Photo spot
Religious site · Ancient Town
Quan Cong Temple
Combine it with the central market across the road and the small Hoi An Museum of History behind.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
Market · Ancient Town
Hoi An Central Market
The riverside market on the eastern edge of the old town sells fish, herbs, fruit and spices in the mornings, while its covered food hall serves cao lầu, mì Quảng and chè at long counters.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Market · An Hoi islet
Hoi An Night Market
Buy a collapsible lantern here to take home, and bargain politely.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Shopping
- Food
- Kids
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hoi An.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 20°C and 18 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Hoi An?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Hoi An in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cooler and damp; floodwaters recede but drizzle is frequent.
+How warm is Hoi An in December?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in December?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.