Hoi An in January
Cool, quiet and atmospheric
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Hoi An — with trade-offs.
January is cool for central Vietnam, and the old town has a relaxed atmosphere.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–25°C
- Mild with drizzle and cloud.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Cool temperatures and lantern-lit evenings.
–Drizzle and cool breeze.
My tip for January
Pack a light layer for evenings.
- Old town
- Food
- Cycling
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Hoi An, 7th for weather, 5th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
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What’s on in Hoi An in January
- Tet
- Many businesses close and domestic travel peaks.
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Weather
Weather in Hoi An in January
In January Hoi An averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 82 mm of rain or snow over 12 wet days. The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 25°C
- 77°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Wet days
- 12
Climate data: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology (Da Nang station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Hoi An in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Hoi An?
- January is a reasonable month in Hoi An — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Hoi An overall (7 for weather, 5 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Cool temperatures and lantern-lit evenings. The main downside: Drizzle and cool breeze.
- What is the weather like in Hoi An in January?
- Average highs are around 25°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 82 mm of rain or snow over roughly 12 wet days. Mild with drizzle and cloud. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Hoi An crowded in January?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Hoi An in January?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). 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 (January ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
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Cool temperatures and lantern-lit evenings.
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