Hoi An Weather in March

March weather

March is warm and mostly inviting, with afternoons around 28°C and evenings near 22°C. You'll get plenty of useful daylight for wandering the Old Town, cycling through the rice fields around Cam Thanh, or spending time at An Bang Beach.

Rain is limited compared with the wetter months, though brief showers can still interrupt a beach afternoon. It's warmer than February and not as hot or wet as April. If you're planning long walks, the midday sun can feel tiring, so enjoy the shaded lanes near the Japanese Covered Bridge when the day heats up.

What's on

Hoi An's monthly Lantern Festival falls on the full moon, so it can take place in March, though the date changes each year. After dark, lanterns glow along the Thu Bon River and parts of the Old Town dim their electric lights. It's lovely to watch, but the riverside gets crowded.

If you hate crowds, visit the Old Town earlier in the day and save the evening for a quieter walk along the river's edge.

Crowds and costs

March is one of Hoi An's best-weather months, so it's a popular time to visit. Expect more visitors and firmer hotel prices than in the rainy, quieter months; the Lantern Festival can make the Old Town especially busy. It's generally less stifling than the hotter months ahead.

For a practical break from the crowds, cross to Cam Nam Island for a bowl of cao lau, Hoi An's chewy noodle dish. The short walk over the An Hoi Bridge leads you away from the busiest lanes, while keeping the Old Town close.