Hoi An weather from September to December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- September:<\/strong> the start of the rainy season. Still warm, with a mix of sunny days and heavy afternoon showers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- October:<\/strong> usually the wettest month, and the peak of the storm season. Expect several days of steady rain in a row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- November:<\/strong> still very wet, especially in the first half, with cooler, breezy evenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- December:<\/strong> lighter showers and the coolest weather of the year \u2013 evenings by the sea can feel around 20 \u00b0C, so bring a light jacket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rain often comes in bursts, with dry hours in between, and no two years are the same. Check the forecast a few days ahead and keep one or two flexible days in your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does Hoi An Old Town flood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In some years, yes. After days of heavy rain in October or November, the Thu Bon River can rise into the riverside streets of the Old Town for a day or two, and you may see boats where you would normally walk. Locals are used to it: shops move goods upstairs and life carries on in the streets further from the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Ask your hotel about flooding before you book if you plan to stay right by the river.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Follow the local news and your hotel’s advice when heavy rain is forecast, and keep away from fast-moving water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When the Old Town is wet, An Bang Beach and the area around it are a good place to spend the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Can you swim at An Bang Beach in the rainy season?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Often not. From September to December, storms bring big waves and strong currents, and the red flag goes up on many days. Never swim when it is flying. The beach is still beautiful for a walk, and the waves are a sight in themselves. For the calm swimming months, see our An Bang Beach guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Guests](\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nam-gia-beachfront-terrace-an-bang.webp\")
Our covered terrace faces the sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat to do in Hoi An on a rainy day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n- Explore the Old Town on foot<\/strong> with a rain jacket \u2013 the old houses, assembly halls and museums are mostly indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take a cooking class<\/strong> and learn to make the dishes you’ve been eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visit a tailor<\/strong> \u2013 rainy days are perfect for fittings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Linger in a caf\u00e9<\/strong> with a Vietnamese coffee or coconut coffee and watch the rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have a long lunch by the sea<\/strong> \u2013 the sound of rain and waves under a roof is surprisingly relaxing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What to eat when it’s cool and wet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rainy evenings call for hot, comforting food. These dishes from our menu are guest favourites when the weather turns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Lobster, crab or grouper porridge<\/strong> \u2013 soft rice porridge cooked with fresh seafood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sour soup with grouper or clams<\/strong> \u2013 the light, tangy Vietnamese soup known as canh chua.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Braised fish in a clay pot<\/strong> \u2013 rich, savoury and great with steamed rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Steamed lobster with lemongrass<\/strong> or steamed clams with lemongrass<\/strong> \u2013 warm and fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grilled seafood<\/strong> straight from the charcoal: prawns, scallops, oysters with scallion oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Live seafood is sold by weight at the day’s price \u2013 we weigh it at your table and confirm the price before cooking (see the full menu<\/a>). First time? Here’s how to choose the best seafood in Hoi An<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Whole](\"https:\/\/namgiaseafood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/whole-fish-chili-herbs-hoi-an.webp\")
A whole fish cooked to order \u2013 perfect on a cool evening.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEating by the sea when it rains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our terrace at Nam Gia is covered, so you can still eat facing the sea while the rain passes. We’re open every day from 08:00 to 22:00. On days with a storm warning, send us a message on WhatsApp before you set off and we’ll tell you how the beach looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rain often comes in bursts, with dry hours in between, and no two years are the same. Check the forecast a few days ahead and keep one or two flexible days in your plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does Hoi An Old Town flood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In some years, yes. After days of heavy rain in October or November, the Thu Bon River can rise into the riverside streets of the Old Town for a day or two, and you may see boats where you would normally walk. Locals are used to it: shops move goods upstairs and life carries on in the streets further from the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Ask your hotel about flooding before you book if you plan to stay right by the river.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Follow the local news and your hotel’s advice when heavy rain is forecast, and keep away from fast-moving water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When the Old Town is wet, An Bang Beach and the area around it are a good place to spend the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Can you swim at An Bang Beach in the rainy season?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Often not. From September to December, storms bring big waves and strong currents, and the red flag goes up on many days. Never swim when it is flying. The beach is still beautiful for a walk, and the waves are a sight in themselves. For the calm swimming months, see our An Bang Beach guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our covered terrace faces the sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n What to do in Hoi An on a rainy day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Explore the Old Town on foot<\/strong> with a rain jacket \u2013 the old houses, assembly halls and museums are mostly indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take a cooking class<\/strong> and learn to make the dishes you’ve been eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visit a tailor<\/strong> \u2013 rainy days are perfect for fittings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Linger in a caf\u00e9<\/strong> with a Vietnamese coffee or coconut coffee and watch the rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Have a long lunch by the sea<\/strong> \u2013 the sound of rain and waves under a roof is surprisingly relaxing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What to eat when it’s cool and wet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rainy evenings call for hot, comforting food. These dishes from our menu are guest favourites when the weather turns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Lobster, crab or grouper porridge<\/strong> \u2013 soft rice porridge cooked with fresh seafood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sour soup with grouper or clams<\/strong> \u2013 the light, tangy Vietnamese soup known as canh chua.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Braised fish in a clay pot<\/strong> \u2013 rich, savoury and great with steamed rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Steamed lobster with lemongrass<\/strong> or steamed clams with lemongrass<\/strong> \u2013 warm and fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grilled seafood<\/strong> straight from the charcoal: prawns, scallops, oysters with scallion oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Live seafood is sold by weight at the day’s price \u2013 we weigh it at your table and confirm the price before cooking (see the full menu<\/a>). First time? Here’s how to choose the best seafood in Hoi An<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A whole fish cooked to order \u2013 perfect on a cool evening.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Eating by the sea when it rains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our terrace at Nam Gia is covered, so you can still eat facing the sea while the rain passes. We’re open every day from 08:00 to 22:00. On days with a storm warning, send us a message on WhatsApp before you set off and we’ll tell you how the beach looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Sour soup with grouper or clams<\/strong> \u2013 the light, tangy Vietnamese soup known as canh chua.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take a cooking class<\/strong> and learn to make the dishes you’ve been eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Explore the Old Town on foot<\/strong> with a rain jacket \u2013 the old houses, assembly halls and museums are mostly indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n