Season guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in the dry season
February–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Warm, sunny days, calm seas and comfortable temperatures for walking and cycling; the main season for visitors. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 21 rainy days across February–May. February–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- February–May
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 21
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 | 11.6 h | 4/5 |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 4 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| April | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 4 | 12.5 h | 4/5 |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 7 | 12.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 21 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Tết (Lunar New Year) in some years
- February: Full-moon lantern night (monthly, around the 14th day of the lunar month)
- March: Full-moon lantern night (monthly)
Make the most of the weather
Beach · An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach
Hoi An's most popular beach, about 5 km north of town, with fine sand, beach restaurants that rent sunbeds to customers and fresh seafood.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Experience · Tra Que and the rice fields
Tra Que vegetable village
Visit on the way to An Bang by bicycle, early in the morning or late afternoon when farmers are working.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Food
- Outdoors
Nature · Cam Thanh and the coconut villages
Bay Mau coconut forest
Channels lined with water coconut palms in Cam Thanh, where you ride in thúng chai — round bamboo basket boats — paddled by local boatmen, some of whom show off by spinning the boats.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Island · Across the Thu Bon River
Cam Kim Island
Take a bicycle across by the local ferry or bridge and follow the lanes; carry water and small change.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Active
Day trips in the dry season
- My Son Sanctuary (About 1 hour by car) — The religious heart of the Champa kingdoms, a jungle valley of red-brick towers built between the 4th and 13th centuries to honour Shiva.
- Cham Islands (About 20–30 minutes by speedboat) — Eight small islands forming a UNESCO biosphere reserve, with snorkelling over coral, a fishing village with a small museum and quiet beaches.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the dry season a good time to visit Hoi An?
Yes: February–May are among the best months. Warm, sunny days, calm seas and comfortable temperatures for walking and cycling; the main season for visitors.
+What is the weather like in Hoi An in the dry season?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 21 rainy days over the season.