Month guide · Hoi An · Vietnam
Hoi An in October
What October 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
October is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Heavy rain and flooding are common; riverside streets in the old town can be under water for days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Hoi An: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:38
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:26
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Rainy season (September–November). Heavy rain, tropical storms and floods, peaking in October and November, when parts of the old town can be under water.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Hoi An, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · West of the Ancient Town
Thanh Ha pottery village
Reach it by bicycle along the river road; children enjoy shaping their own small pot.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Island · Across the Thu Bon River
Cam Kim Island
A rural island across the river from the old town, with rice paddies, village lanes and the Kim Bong carpentry village, where boat-builders and woodcarvers still work.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Active
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hoi An.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 23°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Hoi An?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Hoi An in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Hoi An?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Heavy rain and flooding are common; riverside streets in the old town can be under water for days.
+How warm is Hoi An in October?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in October?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.