Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in January
What January is really like in Hoi An: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
January is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Mild, often grey and drizzly, with rough seas; pleasant for walking and cycling rather than beach time.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest 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 12 of its 31 days. Compared with December (25°C (77°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:34
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, January rates 3 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 January
- Tết (Lunar New Year) — the old town is decorated with flowers and lanterns, and some shops close for several days (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Ancient Town
Tan Ky Old House
Go early or late in the day; the narrow house becomes crowded when tour groups arrive.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Historic site · Ancient Town
Phung Hung Old House
Built in 1780 near the Covered Bridge, this two-storey house is supported by dozens of ironwood columns and has a hanging balcony and a trapdoor once used to lift goods above floodwater.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Ancient Town
Museum of Trade Ceramics
Head upstairs to the balcony for a view over the tiled rooftops.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Ancient Town
Lantern-making workshop
Workshops in and around the old town teach you to stretch silk over a folding bamboo frame and finish your own lantern in about an hour or two, with a lantern-maker guiding each step.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Art
- Rainy day
- Couples
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hoi An.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 20°C and 12 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 January a good time to visit Hoi An?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Hoi An in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is a shoulder-season month. Mild, often grey and drizzly, with rough seas; pleasant for walking and cycling rather than beach time.
+How warm is Hoi An in January?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in January?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.