Hoi An in October
Wettest and flood-prone
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the weakest months in Hoi An.
October is typically the wettest month, with a real risk of flooding in the old town.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–30°C
- Cool, wet and stormy.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Quiet streets and good value.
–Heavy rain and flood risk.
My tip for October
Check flood forecasts and avoid booking non-refundable rates.
- Cafés
- Cooking classes
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Hoi An, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Hoi An in October
- Flood season
- Heavy rain and flooding can affect the old town.
- Typhoon season
- Storms can disrupt travel.
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Weather
Weather in Hoi An in October
In October Hoi An averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 628 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
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 628 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 October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Hoi An?
- October is one of the weakest months in Hoi An. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Hoi An overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Quiet streets and good value. The main downside: Heavy rain and flood risk.
- What is the weather like in Hoi An in October?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 628 mm of rain or snow over roughly 20 wet days. Cool, wet and stormy. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
- Is Hoi An crowded in October?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. October is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Hoi An in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value hotel rates. October is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Hoi An?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (October ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
Still going to Hoi An in October?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy rain and flood risk.
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