Vietnam · 15°53′N 108°20′E
Hoi An
Lantern-lit old town, tailors and beach bikes.
- Good for
- History & culture, Doing nothing, Beach, Food
- Rough daily spend
- around $45 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- March
Best time to visit Hoi An
Warmest in June (around 34° by day), coolest in January (24° by day, 20° at night). April has the fewest wet days (7). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for March.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 20° | 20 | 169 mm | 6.8 h |
| Feb | 25° | 20° | 14 | 85 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 27° | 22° | 9 | 64 mm | 9.9 h |
| Apr | 30° | 24° | 7 | 68 mm | 10.6 h |
| May | 32° | 26° | 14 | 89 mm | 11 h |
| Jun | 34° | 27° | 13 | 103 mm | 11.2 h |
| Jul | 33° | 27° | 16 | 153 mm | 10.3 h |
| Aug | 34° | 27° | 18 | 154 mm | 10.4 h |
| Sep | 31° | 25° | 23 | 285 mm | 9.6 h |
| Oct | 28° | 24° | 26 | 503 mm | 7.5 h |
| Nov | 27° | 23° | 24 | 428 mm | 6.8 h |
| Dec | 24° | 21° | 26 | 381 mm | 5.1 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 15°53′N 108°20′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
What to pack for Hoi An
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
June
- Nothing extra
January
- Nothing extra
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.