Hoi An November — blue-hour twilight over a historic waterfront building on the Thu Bon River as the rainy season slowly recedes

Hoi An · Vietnam

November

Still very wet and flood-prone — conditions improving slowly, but not yet safe to plan around.

Strong option

#7 of 12 months

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Climate

High

27°C

Low

21°C

Rain

358mm

Sun

5.1hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Hoi An

Weather
Below average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Above average

What you gain in November

  • Prices remain near October lows while flooding risk begins to decrease through the month
  • Late November starts to see some drier windows — a visit from the 20th onward carries meaningfully lower risk
  • Full Moon Lantern Festival returns: with fewer crowds and lower prices, it's one of the most intimate versions of the month

What you sacrifice

  • 358mm of rain: still the second wettest month; flooding events remain common through mid-November
  • Typhoon tail season: storms can still make landfall in November, disrupting access to the region
  • An Bang Beach remains closed for most of the month — rough seas and debris from the rainy season make it unusable

How November compares to February (best month)

FactorNovemberFebruary
Weather
3
9
Value
9
7
Crowds
8
6

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Hoi An, not across destinations. Methodology →