Hoi An Weather in November

November is wet and humid

Hoi An stays warm in November, but rain shapes your days. Showers fall on many days, and the air feels sticky. The rain eases from October, though it's still much wetter than December. Expect grey skies and only brief sunny spells.

You can still explore the covered Japanese Covered Bridge and the old town's narrow lanes between showers. Keep beach days at An Bang flexible, and skip plans that depend on dry sand or calm river trips. Heavy rain can flood low streets, so walking routes may change.

Lantern nights and quieter streets

Hoi An's monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival takes place on the 14th day of the lunar month. Paper lanterns light the old town, and electric lights are switched off in parts of the centre. The date shifts on the calendar, so November's festival won't always fall on the same day.

If you hate crowds, November is calmer than the busy dry-season months of February and March. Rain keeps some visitors away, and guesthouses may cost less than in peak season. You'll still see groups around the Japanese Covered Bridge, especially on festival night.

Make room for rain

A rainy day can still suit a slow visit: browse the tailor shops, take a cooking class, or try cao lầu, Hoi An's local pork-and-noodle dish. Avoid relying on cycling through the rice fields near Cam Thanh when paths are muddy or flooded.

Travelling with kids? Keep plans close to the old town, where you can duck into cafés when showers return.

For a local tip, ask your accommodation whether the route to the Japanese Covered Bridge is passable after heavy rain. Water can rise quickly in the low lanes around the old town, and a short detour may save a soaked walk.