Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Hoi An. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Drier and warming up; Tết brings large domestic crowds and decorations.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Hoi An: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (25°C (77°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Tết (Lunar New Year) in some years
- Full-moon lantern night (monthly, around the 14th day of the lunar month)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Ancient Town
Ancient Town streets and lanterns
Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc and Bach Dang streets are lined with ochre-walled shophouses that once served as merchants' homes and warehouses.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
Experience · Ancient Town
Lantern boat ride on the Thu Bon
Agree the price and length of the ride before boarding; 15–20 minutes is typical.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- After dark
- Kids
- Iconic
Historic site · Ancient Town
Tan Ky Old House
A merchant's house built in the late 18th century and lived in by the same family for generations, combining Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese styles with dark wooden beams, carved panels and mother-of-pearl inlay.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · Ancient Town
Fujian Assembly Hall (Phúc Kiến)
Look for the model of a Chinese trading junk inside, and visit in the morning when incense smoke catches the light.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Art
- Photo spot
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hoi An.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 21°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Hoi An?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is one of the best months to visit Hoi An. Drier and warming up; Tết brings large domestic crowds and decorations.
+How warm is Hoi An in February?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.