Hoi An · Vietnam
January
Cool and pleasantly quiet — Tet preparations fill the Old Town with festive energy.
Strong option
#3 of 12 months
January is one of the best times to visit Hoi An.
Climate
High
24°C
Low
17°C
Rain
100mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How January scores in Hoi An
Weather
Above average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in January
- ↑Full Moon Lantern Festival on the 14th of the lunar month: electric lights extinguished, the Ancient Town glows with hundreds of silk lanterns
- ↑Cooler temperatures (17–24°C) make walking the Old Town and cycling to An Bang Beach genuinely comfortable
- ↑Quieter than peak months with good accommodation availability and mid-range prices
What you sacrifice
- ↓100mm of rain with overcast skies — the Ancient Town is atmospheric but beach days are unreliable
- ↓Tet (Lunar New Year, late Jan/early Feb) brings domestic tourism surges and some restaurant closures
- ↓Humidity sits at 86%: not oppressive but noticeable in the evenings
How January compares to February (best month)
| Factor | January | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 7 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Hoi An, not across destinations. Methodology →