The best months to visit Hoi An are Feb – Jun. 25–34°C, dry season before monsoon.
Quick facts
Currency VND (₫ Dong) 1 USD ≈ ₫25,000
Language Vietnamese Good English in the Ancient Town
Timezone ICT (UTC+7) No daylight saving
Best Months Feb – Jun 25–34°C, dry season before monsoon
Daily Budget ~$20–40 USD ₫500k–1M budget traveller
Visa E-visa or visa-free 45 days visa-free for many nationalities
When to go
A lantern-lit Ancient Town where 500 years of trading heritage meets world-class street food and the best tailors in Southeast Asia.
Feb – Jun is the busiest window in Hoi An, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Getting Around in Hoi An
- Bicycle is the best way to get around, as the town is flat and compact. Most hotels provide free bikes or charge ₫30k/day
- Grab works in Hoi An for longer trips (to beach ₫30k, to Da Nang ₫150k, to Marble Mountains ₫100k)
- The Ancient Town is pedestrianised from 8pm nightly, with no motorbikes or cars, making evening walks delightful
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Hoi An travel guide.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7) (No daylight saving)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
The best months to visit Hoi An are Feb – Jun (25–34°C, dry season before monsoon), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Hoi An budget breakdown.
