Hoi An in December
Cool and wet to dry
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a below-average month in Hoi An.
December is cooler and still damp early on, improving later in the month.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–25°C
- Cool and damp, drying out.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Improving weather by month-end.
–Rain remains possible.
My tip for December
Pack a light jacket.
- Old town
- Tailoring
- Food
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Hoi An, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
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Months I'd choose over December
Also good in December
Weather
Weather in Hoi An in December
In December Hoi An averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 218 mm of rain or snow over 19 wet days. The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 218 mm
- Wet days
- 19
Climate data: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (Da Nang station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Hoi An in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Hoi An?
- December is a below-average month in Hoi An. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Hoi An overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Improving weather by month-end. The main downside: Rain remains possible.
- What is the weather like in Hoi An in December?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 218 mm of rain or snow over roughly 19 wet days. Cool and damp, drying out. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Hoi An crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Hoi An in December?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is October.
- When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (December ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
Still going to Hoi An in December?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — rain remains possible.
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