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Hoi An in November

Wet and cooling

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

November is one of the weakest months in Hoi An.

November sees continued rain with a risk of flooding, but also very few tourists.

5.2/10 overall22–27°CLow crowds$$
Weather3.5/10
Crowds7/10
Prices$$
Events4.5/10

November in detail

What November actually feels like

Weather
22–27°C
Cool and wet.
Crowds
Low
Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
Prices
$$
Good-value hotel rates.

+Good value and few crowds.

–Rain and occasional flooding.

My tip for November

Choose flexible bookings and a hotel with dry upper floors.

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How November compares

Against the other eleven months

11th of 12 overall in Hoi An, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.

See all twelve months for Hoi An

Plan around

What’s on in Hoi An in November

Flood season

October–November

Heavy rain and flooding can affect the old town.
Typhoon season

September–November

Storms can disrupt travel.

Not set on November?

Months I'd choose over November

Weather

Weather in Hoi An in November

In November Hoi An averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 448 mm of rain or snow over 20 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
27°C
81°F
Average low
22°C
72°F
Precipitation
448 mm
Wet days
20

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 November: the questions people ask

Is November a good time to visit Hoi An?
November is one of the weakest months in Hoi An. It ranks 11 of 12 months in Hoi An overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Good value and few crowds. The main downside: Rain and occasional flooding.
What is the weather like in Hoi An in November?
Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 448 mm of rain or snow over roughly 20 wet days. Cool and wet. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
Is Hoi An crowded in November?
Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is October.
How expensive is Hoi An in November?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value 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 (November ranks 11 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.

Still going to Hoi An in November?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — rain and occasional flooding.

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