Hoi An · Vietnam
May
Transition month — still very good weather, prices easing, and fewer Western tourists.
Strong option
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Hoi An — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
33°C
Low
24°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
8.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How May scores in Hoi An
Weather
Good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in May
- ↑Prices dropping from April peak as Western tourist volumes fall — tailor shops have same-day availability
- ↑78mm rain is still relatively low: most days remain sunny and beach-viable at An Bang
- ↑Crowds noticeably thinner than March–April; the Ancient Town and Japanese Covered Bridge photographable without jostling
What you sacrifice
- ↓33°C heat with increasing humidity (78%): midday walking in the Old Town becomes uncomfortable
- ↓Afternoon showers starting to appear — flexible evening plans are sensible
- ↓An Bang Beach sees occasional rough days as the weather pattern begins shifting
How May compares to February (best month)
| Factor | May | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 7 |
| Crowds | 6 | 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 →