What to wear in Hoi An: Choose clothes according to the weather and setting

When planning a trip to Hoi An, besides exploring historical sites and enjoying typical cuisine, preparing suitable clothes is indispensable to have beautiful photos and a complete experience.

Hoi An, with its ancient, quiet beauty, and the typical climate of the Central region, requires you to have a delicate choice of clothing. Choosing clothes when traveling to Hoi An depends a lot on the time you visit, especially in the rainy or dry season.

1. Dry season (February - August): Cool, light clothing

Tourists dressed up and took tourist photos on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hoi An ancient town.

This is the most ideal time to explore Hoi An with sunny weather, little rain, temperature around 25-35 degrees Celsius. You should prioritize clothes made from cotton, linen, silk, silk - materials that absorb sweat well and create a feeling of comfort.

• Maxi dresses, loose dresses: Long maxi dresses, light loose dresses with small floral patterns or simple colors will help you have a feminine, gentle appearance, very suitable for the old town context.
• Ao dai: Whether traditional or modern, this is still the perfect choice. The ancient beauty of the ao dai when combined with the ancient architecture of Hoi An will create poetic photos.
• Culottes, silk pants, skirts: Combine with T-shirts, shirts or stylish blouses. These are comfortable, elegant outfits, very convenient to move around.
• Accessories: Don't forget a conical hat, straw bag, sandals or flat shoes to complete the outfit and protect yourself from the sun.

2. Rainy season (September - January): 

Warm, convenient clothingThe weather this season is rainy and colder, especially in the last months of the year, the temperature can drop below 20 degrees Celsius. You need to prioritize clothes that can keep you warm and dry easily.

• Thin jackets, cardigans: These are essential items to keep you warm when the temperature drops or when it rains.
• Jeans, long pants: Instead of skirts, jeans or long pants will help you keep warm better. You can combine with a thin sweater, sweatshirt or long-sleeved T-shirt.
• Shoes, sandals: Sports shoes or flat shoes are the best choice for comfortable movement in wet weather. Avoid wearing fabric shoes that are easy to absorb water.
• Accessories: Prepare an umbrella or compact raincoat to guard against sudden rains.

Suggested outfits for each photo shoot location

Hoi An not only has the old town but also many other places with distinct backgrounds.

• The old town: This is the ideal place to wear ao dai, loose dresses, maxi dresses with dark, neutral tones such as white, beige, brown. Mossy walls, small alleys will be the perfect backdrop.
• Cafes: Choosing vintage clothes, culottes, patterned shirts or simple ones will be very suitable.
• An Bang and Cua Dai beaches: At the beach, you can comfortably wear bikinis, two-strap dresses, thin maxi dresses or shorts combined with T-shirts.ư
• Tra Que vegetable village, Bay Mau coconut forest: With these rustic places, you should choose simple, comfortable clothes such as jeans, T-shirts, and Ao Ba Ba.

Some small notes when preparing to travel to Hoi An

• Flexible: You should bring a few basic and easy-to-match items such as white T-shirts, jeans, and skirts.
• Lightweight: You should not bring too many things. Choose items that can be mixed and matched in many different ways.
• Shoes: Bring a pair of comfortable sneakers for walking and a pair of sandals for walking or going to the beach.
• Polite clothing: When visiting temples and pagodas, you should choose discreet, polite clothing, avoid wearing skirts that are too short.

Preparing the right outfit will not only help you take beautiful photos but also make the trip more comfortable and memorable. Are you ready to explore the beauty of Hoi An?