Hoi An gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Hoi An?

For thinner crowds, visit Hoi An in January, October, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

cultural · Vietnam · 15.88°N 108.33°E

Best time to visit Hoi An (and when it is crowded)

Hoi An is a cultural destination in Vietnam. Its peak season is June, July, and August, and it is least crowded in January, October, November, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Busiest months

June, July, and August

Quietest months

January, October, November, and December

Hoi An month by month

How crowded Hoi An gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Hoi An in January: Quiet
Hoi An in February: Moderate
Hoi An in March: Moderate
Hoi An in April: Moderate
Hoi An in May: Moderate
Hoi An in June: Busy
Hoi An in July: Busy
Hoi An in August: Busy
Hoi An in September: Quiet
Hoi An in October: Quiet
Hoi An in November: Quiet
Hoi An in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

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🇹🇭 Chiang Mai

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Common questions

Is Hoi An busy?: Hoi An gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Hoi An?: For thinner crowds, visit Hoi An in January, October, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Hoi An least crowded?: Hoi An is least crowded in January, October, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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