Hoi An · Month comparison
December vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs December at #4. The driest month — warm, sunny, and still calm enough to enjoy the Old Town without peak crowds.
December
#4 of 12 months
Strong option
Christmas Hoi An is genuinely magical — lanterns and festive lights, though rain is still frequent.
- ↑December Full Moon Lantern Festival combined with Christmas decorations: the Ancient Town is at its most atmospheric
- ↑Temperatures cooling to 24°C — the most comfortable walking conditions since April
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
| Factor | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 6 |
| Events score | 8 | 8 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 24°C | 26°C |
| Monthly rain | 193mm | 30mm |
| Daily sunshine | 5.3hrs | 8.2hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓193mm of rain is still significant — beach days at An Bang are unreliable and some rural cycling routes remain waterlogged
- ↓Humidity at 87%: the cool temperatures feel damp rather than refreshing
- ↓Christmas week prices spike for river-view and Old Town hotels; book 6–8 weeks ahead for the best guesthouses
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 →