Hoi An · WinterMonth summary
Hoi An weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
65% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hoi An in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.1/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Hoi An in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (24°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Hoi An enjoys 24°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 65% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Hoi An averages 24°C, 65% rainy days and 8.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -35%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hoi An in January
Is January a good time to visit Hoi An?
January is an acceptable time for Hoi An (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Hoi An in January?
Yes, 65% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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