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Hoi An in September

Rainy season starts

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is a below-average month in Hoi An.

September brings more rain and some typhoon risk, with lower prices.

5.5/10 overall24–32°CModerate crowds$$
Weather4.5/10
Crowds6.5/10
Prices$$
Events5/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
24–32°C
Warm and wet with storms.
Crowds
Moderate
Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
Prices
$$
Good-value hotel rates.

+Lower prices and green rice fields.

–Frequent rain and storm risk.

My tip for September

Keep plans flexible and check forecasts.

  • Cooking classes
  • Cafés

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

10th of 12 overall in Hoi An, 10th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd 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 September

Typhoon season

September–November

Storms can disrupt travel.

Not set on September?

Months I'd choose over September

Weather

Weather in Hoi An in September

In September Hoi An averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 351 mm of rain or snow over 15 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
32°C
90°F
Average low
25°C
77°F
Precipitation
351 mm
Wet days
15

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 September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit Hoi An?
September is a below-average month in Hoi An. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Hoi An overall (10 for weather, 3 for space, 3 for value). The main upside: Lower prices and green rice fields. The main downside: Frequent rain and storm risk.
What is the weather like in Hoi An in September?
Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 351 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Warm and wet with storms. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 25°C).
Is Hoi An crowded in September?
Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is October.
How expensive is Hoi An in September?
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 (September ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.

Still going to Hoi An in September?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — frequent rain and storm risk.

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