Hoi An

Hoi An — explore by quarter

Connect historic streets, riversides, beaches, and rural experiences. Plan walks in the old town separately from journeys farther out.

4 quarters4 attractions and 4 foods per quarter
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MONTHLY WEATHER

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Average monthly low and high temperatures · °C

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Hoi An — average monthly temperatures, January–DecemberMonthly changes in average high and low temperatures. See the table below for exact figures.15°20°25°30°35°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hoi An — average monthly temperatures (°C)
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Observation station Da Nang (656) · Reference 1991–2020

Observations from nearby Da Nang. Actual temperatures and rainfall in Hoi An may differ.

Vietnam meteorological agency · WMO ↗ · Displayed rounded to whole numbers.

These averages are a reference for travel timing and may differ from actual forecasts.

YOUR SEASON

When are you leaving?

Choose a quarter to explore travel highlights.

January–March · Weather and clothing

Rainy and clearer periods alternate. Prepare for slippery paths and check sea conditions before beach activities.

Check official information before visiting for flowering, festivals, and facility operations.

Hoi An attractions 4 attractions

Hoi An Ancient Town — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Hoi An Ancient Town

A district of historic buildings, shops, and riverside lanes. View its daytime architecture and evening lights at different times.

January–March — travel highlights

Rainy and clearer periods alternate. Prepare for slippery paths and check sea conditions before beach activities. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check tickets and opening information for each building, and respect photography requests from residents and shops.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Steffen Schmitz ( more photos ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Japanese Covered Bridge — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Japanese Covered Bridge

See historic city scenery around a covered bridge and nearby streets. Observe protection rules and visitor routes for the structure.

January–March — travel highlights

Rainy and clearer periods alternate. Prepare for slippery paths and check sea conditions before beach activities. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check entry changes caused by restoration or events, and leave room for others on busy paths.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

An Bang Beach — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

An Bang Beach

Enjoy a beach walk and a rest outside central Hoi An. Consider it when you want sea scenery alongside riverside sightseeing.

January–March — travel highlights

Rainy and clearer periods alternate. Prepare for slippery paths and check sea conditions before beach activities. Check beach restrictions and boat departure notices before planning coastal walks.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check weather, waves, and swimming guidance, and confirm beach service prices beforehand.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Alexkom000 · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Tra Que Vegetable Village — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Tra Que Vegetable Village

Explore vegetable gardens and rural scenery in this village. Plan walks and activities by distinguishing access areas and operators.

January–March — travel highlights

Rainy and clearer periods alternate. Prepare for slippery paths and check sea conditions before beach activities. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Do not enter farmland without permission. Check activity times, inclusions, and transport.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Andre Hospers · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Hoi An — food to try 4 foods

We chose dishes available year-round. Photos are examples; ingredients and presentation may vary by shop and season.

Cao lau — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Cao lau

A Hoi An dish combining noodles, pork, vegetables, and crisp accompaniments. Enjoy the noodle texture and mixture of ingredients.

January–March — travel highlights

Enjoy this alongside a warm meal between walks. Allow time to rest as you move between indoor and outdoor temperatures.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check the meat, sauce, and bowl size.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

White rose dumplings — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

White rose dumplings

A Hoi An dumpling dish made with a thin wrapper and filling. Enjoy the soft wrapper with toppings and sauce.

January–March — travel highlights

Enjoy this alongside a warm meal between walks. Allow time to rest as you move between indoor and outdoor temperatures.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check filling ingredients such as shrimp or meat and the number of dumplings per plate.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Banh mi — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Banh mi

A sandwich of bread filled with meat, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients. Fillings and spice combinations vary by shop.

January–March — travel highlights

Enjoy this alongside a warm meal between walks. Allow time to rest as you move between indoor and outdoor temperatures.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, sauces, herbs, and chilies, and order to taste.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Jimmy Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Com ga (chicken rice) — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Com ga (chicken rice)

Rice and chicken served with vegetables and other accompaniments. Rice preparation, sauces, and chicken preparation vary by shop.

January–March — travel highlights

Enjoy this alongside a warm meal between walks. Allow time to rest as you move between indoor and outdoor temperatures.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, set contents, spicy sauces, and portion sizes.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Phương Huy · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

April–June · Weather and clothing

Enjoy outdoor historic sites and beach scenery while avoiding midday heat. Wear breathable clothing and a hat, and allow plenty of breaks.

Check official information before visiting for flowering, festivals, and facility operations.

Hoi An attractions 4 attractions

Hoi An Ancient Town — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Hoi An Ancient Town

A district of historic buildings, shops, and riverside lanes. View its daytime architecture and evening lights at different times.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy outdoor historic sites and beach scenery while avoiding midday heat. Wear breathable clothing and a hat, and allow plenty of breaks. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check tickets and opening information for each building, and respect photography requests from residents and shops.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Steffen Schmitz ( more photos ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Japanese Covered Bridge — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Japanese Covered Bridge

See historic city scenery around a covered bridge and nearby streets. Observe protection rules and visitor routes for the structure.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy outdoor historic sites and beach scenery while avoiding midday heat. Wear breathable clothing and a hat, and allow plenty of breaks. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check entry changes caused by restoration or events, and leave room for others on busy paths.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

An Bang Beach — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

An Bang Beach

Enjoy a beach walk and a rest outside central Hoi An. Consider it when you want sea scenery alongside riverside sightseeing.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy outdoor historic sites and beach scenery while avoiding midday heat. Wear breathable clothing and a hat, and allow plenty of breaks. Check beach restrictions and boat departure notices before planning coastal walks.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check weather, waves, and swimming guidance, and confirm beach service prices beforehand.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Alexkom000 · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Tra Que Vegetable Village — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Tra Que Vegetable Village

Explore vegetable gardens and rural scenery in this village. Plan walks and activities by distinguishing access areas and operators.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy outdoor historic sites and beach scenery while avoiding midday heat. Wear breathable clothing and a hat, and allow plenty of breaks. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Do not enter farmland without permission. Check activity times, inclusions, and transport.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Andre Hospers · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Hoi An — food to try 4 foods

We chose dishes available year-round. Photos are examples; ingredients and presentation may vary by shop and season.

Cao lau — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Cao lau

A Hoi An dish combining noodles, pork, vegetables, and crisp accompaniments. Enjoy the noodle texture and mixture of ingredients.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy this as a meal or snack on a more active trip. Check shop closing days and busy times.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check the meat, sauce, and bowl size.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

White rose dumplings — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

White rose dumplings

A Hoi An dumpling dish made with a thin wrapper and filling. Enjoy the soft wrapper with toppings and sauce.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy this as a meal or snack on a more active trip. Check shop closing days and busy times.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check filling ingredients such as shrimp or meat and the number of dumplings per plate.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Banh mi — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Banh mi

A sandwich of bread filled with meat, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients. Fillings and spice combinations vary by shop.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy this as a meal or snack on a more active trip. Check shop closing days and busy times.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, sauces, herbs, and chilies, and order to taste.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Jimmy Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Com ga (chicken rice) — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Com ga (chicken rice)

Rice and chicken served with vegetables and other accompaniments. Rice preparation, sauces, and chicken preparation vary by shop.

April–June — travel highlights

Enjoy this as a meal or snack on a more active trip. Check shop closing days and busy times.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, set contents, spicy sauces, and portion sizes.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Phương Huy · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

July–September · Weather and clothing

Heat can be intense, and rain and typhoons become a consideration from late summer. Alternate outdoor sightseeing with indoor breaks.

Check official information before visiting for flowering, festivals, and facility operations.

Hoi An attractions 4 attractions

Hoi An Ancient Town — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Hoi An Ancient Town

A district of historic buildings, shops, and riverside lanes. View its daytime architecture and evening lights at different times.

July–September — travel highlights

Heat can be intense, and rain and typhoons become a consideration from late summer. Alternate outdoor sightseeing with indoor breaks. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check tickets and opening information for each building, and respect photography requests from residents and shops.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Steffen Schmitz ( more photos ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Japanese Covered Bridge — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Japanese Covered Bridge

See historic city scenery around a covered bridge and nearby streets. Observe protection rules and visitor routes for the structure.

July–September — travel highlights

Heat can be intense, and rain and typhoons become a consideration from late summer. Alternate outdoor sightseeing with indoor breaks. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check entry changes caused by restoration or events, and leave room for others on busy paths.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

An Bang Beach — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

An Bang Beach

Enjoy a beach walk and a rest outside central Hoi An. Consider it when you want sea scenery alongside riverside sightseeing.

July–September — travel highlights

Heat can be intense, and rain and typhoons become a consideration from late summer. Alternate outdoor sightseeing with indoor breaks. Check beach restrictions and boat departure notices before planning coastal walks.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check weather, waves, and swimming guidance, and confirm beach service prices beforehand.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Alexkom000 · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Tra Que Vegetable Village — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Tra Que Vegetable Village

Explore vegetable gardens and rural scenery in this village. Plan walks and activities by distinguishing access areas and operators.

July–September — travel highlights

Heat can be intense, and rain and typhoons become a consideration from late summer. Alternate outdoor sightseeing with indoor breaks. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Do not enter farmland without permission. Check activity times, inclusions, and transport.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Andre Hospers · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Hoi An — food to try 4 foods

We chose dishes available year-round. Photos are examples; ingredients and presentation may vary by shop and season.

Cao lau — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Cao lau

A Hoi An dish combining noodles, pork, vegetables, and crisp accompaniments. Enjoy the noodle texture and mixture of ingredients.

July–September — travel highlights

Enjoy it at a relaxed pace indoors or in the shade to escape the heat. Check storage and preparation conditions, and drink enough water.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check the meat, sauce, and bowl size.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

White rose dumplings — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

White rose dumplings

A Hoi An dumpling dish made with a thin wrapper and filling. Enjoy the soft wrapper with toppings and sauce.

July–September — travel highlights

Enjoy it at a relaxed pace indoors or in the shade to escape the heat. Check storage and preparation conditions, and drink enough water.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check filling ingredients such as shrimp or meat and the number of dumplings per plate.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Banh mi — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Banh mi

A sandwich of bread filled with meat, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients. Fillings and spice combinations vary by shop.

July–September — travel highlights

Enjoy it at a relaxed pace indoors or in the shade to escape the heat. Check storage and preparation conditions, and drink enough water.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, sauces, herbs, and chilies, and order to taste.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Jimmy Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Com ga (chicken rice) — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Com ga (chicken rice)

Rice and chicken served with vegetables and other accompaniments. Rice preparation, sauces, and chicken preparation vary by shop.

July–September — travel highlights

Enjoy it at a relaxed pace indoors or in the shade to escape the heat. Check storage and preparation conditions, and drink enough water.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, set contents, spicy sauces, and portion sizes.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Phương Huy · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

October–December · Weather and clothing

Check conditions related to rain, flooding, and typhoons. Follow access restrictions along rivers, coasts, and historic sites, and prepare indoor alternatives.

Check official information before visiting for flowering, festivals, and facility operations.

Hoi An attractions 4 attractions

Hoi An Ancient Town — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Hoi An Ancient Town

A district of historic buildings, shops, and riverside lanes. View its daytime architecture and evening lights at different times.

October–December — travel highlights

Check conditions related to rain, flooding, and typhoons. Follow access restrictions along rivers, coasts, and historic sites, and prepare indoor alternatives. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check tickets and opening information for each building, and respect photography requests from residents and shops.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Steffen Schmitz ( more photos ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Japanese Covered Bridge — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Japanese Covered Bridge

See historic city scenery around a covered bridge and nearby streets. Observe protection rules and visitor routes for the structure.

October–December — travel highlights

Check conditions related to rain, flooding, and typhoons. Follow access restrictions along rivers, coasts, and historic sites, and prepare indoor alternatives. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check entry changes caused by restoration or events, and leave room for others on busy paths.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

An Bang Beach — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

An Bang Beach

Enjoy a beach walk and a rest outside central Hoi An. Consider it when you want sea scenery alongside riverside sightseeing.

October–December — travel highlights

Check conditions related to rain, flooding, and typhoons. Follow access restrictions along rivers, coasts, and historic sites, and prepare indoor alternatives. Check beach restrictions and boat departure notices before planning coastal walks.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Check weather, waves, and swimming guidance, and confirm beach service prices beforehand.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Alexkom000 · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Tra Que Vegetable Village — location photo
Destination photos

Location · Hoi An

Tra Que Vegetable Village

Explore vegetable gardens and rural scenery in this village. Plan walks and activities by distinguishing access areas and operators.

October–December — travel highlights

Check conditions related to rain, flooding, and typhoons. Follow access restrictions along rivers, coasts, and historic sites, and prepare indoor alternatives. Combine nearby streets with indoor places to take a break during your walk.

View details
Visiting and transport tips

Do not enter farmland without permission. Check activity times, inclusions, and transport.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Andre Hospers · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Hoi An — food to try 4 foods

We chose dishes available year-round. Photos are examples; ingredients and presentation may vary by shop and season.

Cao lau — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Cao lau

A Hoi An dish combining noodles, pork, vegetables, and crisp accompaniments. Enjoy the noodle texture and mixture of ingredients.

October–December — travel highlights

Enjoy it during an evening walk or take a break with a warm meal. Adjust your visiting time to the local weather.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check the meat, sauce, and bowl size.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

White rose dumplings — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

White rose dumplings

A Hoi An dumpling dish made with a thin wrapper and filling. Enjoy the soft wrapper with toppings and sauce.

October–December — travel highlights

Enjoy it during an evening walk or take a break with a warm meal. Adjust your visiting time to the local weather.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check filling ingredients such as shrimp or meat and the number of dumplings per plate.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Banh mi — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Banh mi

A sandwich of bread filled with meat, vegetables, sauces, and other ingredients. Fillings and spice combinations vary by shop.

October–December — travel highlights

Enjoy it during an evening walk or take a break with a warm meal. Adjust your visiting time to the local weather.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, sauces, herbs, and chilies, and order to taste.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Jimmy Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

Com ga (chicken rice) — food photo
Food example

Available year-round · Availability may vary with ingredients and shop operations.

Com ga (chicken rice)

Rice and chicken served with vegetables and other accompaniments. Rice preparation, sauces, and chicken preparation vary by shop.

October–December — travel highlights

Enjoy it during an evening walk or take a break with a warm meal. Adjust your visiting time to the local weather.

View details
How to enjoy it

Check meat, set contents, spicy sauces, and portion sizes.

View official tourism guidance ↗

Photo sources and usage terms

Phương Huy · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Original photo ↗ · Resized and converted to WebP

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READY TO TRAVEL

Hoi An travel preparation

Check flights, accommodation, entry requirements, and electronic-device voltage before departure.

  • Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City can have different weather in the same month. Check forecasts by city.
  • Distinguish large-denomination banknotes and recheck amounts before paying cash.
  • Check your accommodation’s actual socket types and how to get there from the airport.

Official regional tourism guidance ↗ · Information checked 2026-10-03

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