Hanoi vs Hoi An: which to choose?
Side by side for the month you pick: real weather, how good a time it is, holidays and festivals, rough costs and getting there.
HanoiPhoto: BehindTheTmuna / Unsplash
Hoi AnPhoto: Yusuke Hatano / UnsplashThat month: November
Hanoi
Best timeHoi An
Not idealrainy and humidWeather
Hanoi
26° / 19° · 60 mm rainHoi An
27° / 23° · 438 mm rainHolidays & festivals
Hanoi
- Vietnam Culture Day Nov 24
Hoi An
- Vietnam Culture Day Nov 24
Getting there
Hanoi
Pick where you fly fromHoi An
Pick where you fly fromRough daily cost
Hanoi
$25 budget · $60 mid-rangeHoi An
$25 budget · $60 mid-rangeOur homestays
Hanoi
None here yetHoi An
None here yetBest time to visit
Hanoi
October to December offers mild temperatures and less rain, ideal for sightseeing. Avoid heavy rains and heat from May to September. Spring is warm with occasional showers.Hoi An
February to April offers warm, dry weather ideal for sightseeing and beach visits. The rainy season from September to November brings heavy showers and fewer tourists, while summer can be hot and humid with occasional storms.Top things to do
Hanoi
Old Quarter · Hoan Kiem Lake · Temple of LiteratureHoi An
Hoi An Ancient Town · Japanese Covered Bridge · An Bang BeachFood to try
Hanoi
Pho · Bun Cha · Cha CaHoi An
Cao Lau · White Rose Dumplings · Banh Mi PhuongRough daily costs are AI estimates per person, in US dollars, for a place to stay, food and getting around. Flight times are rough: worked out from the straight-line distance, for a non-stop flight. Average daily high and monthly rain over the last ten years, from weather records by Open-Meteo