Hoi An · Month comparison

April vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs April at #5. The driest month — warm, sunny, and still calm enough to enjoy the Old Town without peak crowds.

Hoi An April — sunlit old street with traditional yellow shophouses and visitors exploring the Ancient Town

April

#5 of 12 months

Strong option

Hot, dry, and busy — peak beach season at An Bang, but Easter crowds fill the Ancient Town.

  • 9.4 daily sunshine hours: the sunniest month — An Bang Beach at its absolute best for swimming
  • Still very low rainfall (36mm): outdoor cycling tours, countryside visits, and boat trips fully reliable
Hoi An February — people walking the colonial streets of the Ancient Town under clear daytime skies

February

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The driest month — warm, sunny, and still calm enough to enjoy the Old Town without peak crowds.

  • Only 30mm of rain: the driest month in Hoi An's calendar — beach days at An Bang Beach are reliable for the first time
  • 8.2 daily sunshine hours and 26°C highs: ideal for cycling the countryside and exploring the Ancient Town on foot
FactorAprilFebruary
Weather score
8
9
Value score
5
7
Crowd score
4
6
Events score
6
8
Atmosphere
8
9
Avg high temp31°C26°C
Monthly rain36mm30mm
Daily sunshine9.4hrs8.2hrs

April trade-offs

  • Easter holiday peak: European and Australian spring-break tourists make the Ancient Town feel crowded at weekends
  • Hottest spell of the dry season — midday sightseeing in the Old Town requires seeking shade frequently
  • Accommodation prices at a seasonal high; budget guesthouses near the Japanese Covered Bridge often fully booked

February trade-offs

  • International visitor numbers building toward the March peak — popular tailor shops book out 2–3 days ahead
  • Some Tet-period closures affect restaurants and family-run tailors for 3–5 days around the holiday
  • Humidity at 82% means evenings are warmer than the temperature suggests
Scores compare months within Hoi An. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →