Rainy day · Hoi An · Vietnam
4 things to do in Hoi An when it rains
Indoor sights that make a wet day feel planned rather than lost.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Start with Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House and Museum of Trade Ceramics. Together the 4 picks below take roughly 3–4 hours across 1 area; all charge for entry. November is usually the wettest month, with about 20 rainy days.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 4
- Free entry
- 0
- Time to see them all
- 3–4 hours
- Areas
- Ancient Town
Hoi An on a rainy day
Historic site · Ancient Town
1.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
2.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
3.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
4.Lantern-making workshop
Choose a smaller lantern size for children; the finished lanterns fold flat for packing.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Art
- Rainy day
- Couples
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Town | Tan Ky Old House, Phung Hung Old House, Museum of Trade Ceramics and Lantern-making workshop | 30 minutes + 30 minutes + 30 minutes + 1.5–2 hours |
Booking and timing
Of these 4, 4 low cost. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is Lantern-making workshop; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 1 half-day
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (Ancient Town): Tan Ky Old House → Phung Hung Old House → Museum of Trade Ceramics → Lantern-making workshop, at least 3 hours.
The wettest months
- November: highs of 27°C (81°F), about 20 rainy days, very quiet crowds. Wettest month with frequent floods and storms; many outdoor activities are disrupted.
- October: highs of 29°C (84°F), about 19 rainy days, very quiet crowds. Heavy rain and flooding are common; riverside streets in the old town can be under water for days.
- December: highs of 25°C (77°F), about 18 rainy days, quiet crowds. Cooler and damp; floodwaters recede but drizzle is frequent.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- Ancient Town — Car-free heritage streets of shophouses, lanterns and assembly halls
More of Hoi An
Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Hoi An?
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.