Hoi An · Vietnam
October
FLOODING SEASON — the Thu Bon River regularly breaks its banks and streets fill with water. Do not visit.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Hoi An — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
29°C
Low
23°C
Rain
567mm
Sun
4.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Hoi An
Weather
Very low
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Below average
What you gain in October
- ↑The cheapest month of the year by a significant margin — five-star riverside hotels at one-third of peak rates
- ↑Almost no tourists: the Ancient Town is entirely local — a once-in-a-year glimpse of a non-tourist Hoi An
- ↑Full Moon Lantern Festival still occurs, and the flooded-street lantern reflections are photographically extraordinary — if you can reach them
What you sacrifice
- ↓567mm of rain: the most of any month by far — the Thu Bon River regularly floods An Hoi Island and large sections of the Ancient Town, making streets impassable on foot
- ↓Properties closest to the river have documented annual flood insurance claims; guests can be stranded or evacuated
- ↓Beach completely off-limits, many restaurants and shops closed, and travel insurance typically requires typhoon/flood coverage for this month
How October compares to February (best month)
| Factor | October | February ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 1 | 9 |
| Value | 10 | 7 |
| Crowds | 9 | 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 →