Vietnam
Hoi An in May
🌦️ Shoulder (showers)Hot, humid and some showers.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · quick-dry fabrics · sunglasses & hat
Why May scores 7.6What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort50%6.7
- !Hot (32.8°C highs / 26.3°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 24.8°C)
- !Wet: ~99 mm rain, ~3 heavy-rain days
- Air quality20%7.3
- ✓Moderate (PM2.5 ~23 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards20%10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline10%7.5
- ·Increased caution
| May | Feb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.6 Very good | 9.0 Excellent |
| Season | 🌦️ Shoulder (showers) | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 33° / 26° | 26° / 20° |
| Rain | 99 mm | 42 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 25° | dew pt 20° |
| PM2.5 | 23 µg/m³ | 17 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsMay 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- International Labor Day 30 Apr – 3 May · 4 days off in a row
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore Hoi AnEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA well-preserved trading port in central Vietnam with a lantern-lit ancient town, tailors, river life and nearby beaches.
Full Moon Lantern FestivalDate variesEvery lunar month on the 14th day, the evening before the full moon
Electric lights are dimmed and the old town is lit by lanterns.
Why go: Very popular; streets and the riverfront get crowded.
Where: Ancient Town
Coming up later
Flood seasonDate variesUsually October to November
Heavy central-coast rains can flood the old town's riverside streets.
Why go: Keep plans flexible and check local forecasts.
Where: Ancient Town and riverbanks
Tet (Lunar New Year)Date variesLunar calendar - late January to mid-February, date moves each year
Vietnam's biggest holiday, with decorations, family gatherings and festive events.
Why go: Some shops and tailors close for several days.
Where: Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town
A UNESCO-listed old town of merchant houses, assembly halls and temples, closed to cars.
💡 A ticket covers entry to selected heritage buildings.
Japanese Covered Bridge
A small covered bridge originally built by the Japanese trading community, the town's symbol.
Fujian Assembly Hall
An ornate meeting hall built by Chinese merchants from Fujian.
An Bang Beach
A sandy beach a short ride from town with beach restaurants.
My Son Sanctuary
Ruins of Hindu temples built by the Champa kingdom, set in a jungle valley.
💡 Go early to avoid heat and crowds.
Thu Bon River lantern boats
Evening boat rides where visitors release paper lanterns onto the river.
Cao lau
Chewy noodles with pork, herbs and crispy crackers, a dish closely associated with Hoi An.
Banh mi
Hoi An is well known for its banh mi sandwiches.
White rose dumplings
Delicate shrimp dumplings shaped like roses.
Com ga
Chicken rice cooked in chicken broth and turmeric, with shredded chicken and herbs.
Mi Quang
Turmeric noodles with a small amount of rich broth, from Quang Nam province.
Tailor-made clothing
Suits, dresses and shirts made to measure in a few days.
💡 Tailor shops throughout the town
Silk lanterns
Collapsible silk lanterns in many shapes and colours.
Thanh Ha pottery
Handmade terracotta from a pottery village near the town.