Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in March
What March is really like in Hoi An: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Hoi An. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm, dry and comfortable; one of the best months for cycling and sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Hoi An: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (26°C (79°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:57
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°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, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Full-moon lantern night (monthly)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Ancient Town
Phung Hung Old House
Climb upstairs to see the trapdoor and look out from the balcony onto the street.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Ancient Town
Museum of Trade Ceramics
A restored timber house on Tran Phu Street displays ceramics traded through Hoi An between the 9th and 19th centuries, including pieces from Chinese, Japanese and Middle Eastern kilns recovered from shipwrecks, showing how wide the port's trade reached.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Market · Ancient Town
Hoi An Central Market
Come early for the fish landing by the river, then eat breakfast in the food hall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Market · An Hoi islet
Hoi An Night Market
Every evening Nguyen Hoang Street on An Hoi islet fills with stalls of silk lanterns, souvenirs and street food such as grilled skewers, bánh xèo and mango sticky rice, with the lit lantern shops making a popular photo backdrop.
- 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 28°C, lows near 22°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Hoi An?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is one of the best months to visit Hoi An. Warm, dry and comfortable; one of the best months for cycling and sightseeing.
+How warm is Hoi An in March?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.