Hoi An · WinterMonth summary
Hoi An weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
21°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
85% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hoi An in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: December is an average time for Hoi An. March (8.2/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Hoi An in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Hoi An enjoys 25°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 85% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 20°C | 24°C | 65% | 5.5 | 8.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 25°C | 49% | 3.0 | 9.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 22°C | 27°C | 30% | 2.1 | 10.6h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 30°C | 25% | 2.3 | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 26°C | 32°C | 44% | 2.9 | 11.6h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 34°C | 44% | 3.4 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 34°C | 53% | 4.9 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 34°C | 57% | 5.0 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 31°C | 77% | 9.5 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 28°C | 84% | 16.2 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 23°C | 27°C | 81% | 14.3 | 8.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 21°C | 25°C | 85% | 12.3 | 5.0h | 5.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Hoi An averages 25°C, 85% rainy days and 5.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -55%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hoi An in December
Is December a good time to visit Hoi An?
December is not recommended for Hoi An (score 5.3/10). With 85% rainy days and 5.0h of sunshine, consider March (8.2/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in December?
Yes, 85% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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