An Bang Beach
A long sandy beach a short ride from Hoi An's lantern-lit old town, with seafood stalls and calm water in the drier months.
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An Bang Beach is a long, sandy stretch on the coast of Hoi An, in Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam. It lies about 4 km northeast of the old town, the historic trading port known for its lantern-lit streets. Seafood stalls and beach cafés line the sand, and the sea is usually calmest from about February to August, before the autumn rains arrive in central Vietnam.
Most visitors come for a half day, riding out by bicycle or taxi, or stay a few nights by the water. Where to sleep is the main choice. Staying by the sand means quiet mornings and short walks to seafood. Staying in the old town means evening walks among the lanterns, with the beach a short ride away. Two to three days covers both the beach and the old town, and swimming is best planned for the calmer months.
An Bang Beach in five
- Read the Hoi An guide firstAn Bang is the beach of Hoi An, about 10 minutes by car from the Ancient Town. Tickets, floods and tailor tips are covered in the Hoi An guide, so use this page to choose the sand.Hoi An travel guide
- Choose An Bang over Cua Dai for calmer sandThe national tourism site calls An Bang the quieter of the two, with a long, soft beach and gentle waves. Cua Dai is where more of the resorts sit, so pick by the mood you want.
- Cycle out through the paddiesFrom the old town the bicycle ride passes rice fields and buffalo before the coast. Go early in the morning or late afternoon, and bring a hat and water.
- Eat at the seafood stalls with prices agreedFresh seafood stalls line the embankment. Ask for the price per weight and the cooking charge before the order is placed, to avoid a surprise at the end.
- Check the sea in the wet monthsHoi An's rainy weather and storms run from October to January, and the surf can be strong. Swim where lifeguards or other swimmers are, and heed flags and local advice.Best time to visit Vietnam
Need to know
- Airport
- Da Nang (DAD), roughly an hour by car
- Getting there
- About 10 min by car or a bicycle ride from Hoi An old town
- Getting around
- Bicycle, taxi or Grab; walk the sand
- Best base
- By the sand for beach days; old town for lanterns
- Time needed
- Half day; 2 to 3 nights as a beach base
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain20 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Cool, showersJanuaryRain
Good
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 191 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- FebruaryRain15 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°MildFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Dry, warmMarchRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Dry, sunnyAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, sunny
- MayRain17 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Hot, calm seaMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, calm sea
- JuneRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- JulyRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 170 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- AugustRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- SeptemberRain24 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Rains startSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 335 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- OctoberRain26 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Storm riskOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 658 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk
- NovemberRain25 rainy daysHigh26°Low22°Storm riskNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 532 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Storm risk
- DecemberRain25 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Wet, coolDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 430 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, cool
Average daily high and low in Hoi An, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in An Bang Beach
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 87%
Hoi An
04:22 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today29°24°87%Tuesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 87%.
- Wed30°24°61%Wednesday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Thu30°24°82%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 82%.
- Fri30°24°74%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 74%.
- Sat30°22°72%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 72%.
- Sun30°24°68%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 68%.
Updated 03:18 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 25,787 VND
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Hoi An Ancient Townabout 10 min by carThe lantern-lit old town for the evening after a beach day.Read the guide
- Tra Que vegetable villageshort ride by bicycle or carFarm plots reached by a road that links the old town to the beach area.
- Cham Islandsboat from the coast near Hoi AnSnorkeling and a fishing-village stop off the coast.Read the guide
Before you go to An Bang Beach
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Rules for An Bang Beach, checked
- Many nationalities can apply for a Vietnam e-visa before arrival. Check eligibility and the application steps on the Immigration Department site before you book.Source
- Declare cash, gold and goods above the limits on your arrival card. Check the current limits with Vietnam Customs before you travel.
- Dial 113 for police, 114 for fire and 115 for an ambulance anywhere in Vietnam.
- Cover shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before entering pagodas and temples.
Plan around An Bang Beach
Old town tickets, floods and lanterns
Read the guideCham IslandsBoat day or night off the coast
Read the guideDa Nang travel guideAirport city with its own long beach
Read the guideCentral VietnamHue, Hoi An, Da Nang and the coast road
Read the guideBest time to visit VietnamDry and stormy months by region
Read the guideAll of VietnamEntry, seasons, regions and money
Read the guideAn Bang Beach FAQ
Is An Bang Beach worth visiting?
Yes, as an easy half day from Hoi An, especially March to May when the sea is calm. It is more relaxed than the old town and has seafood and cafes. It is a beach, not a sight, so skip it if rain is forecast.
How far is An Bang from Hoi An?
About 10 minutes by car or taxi, and a pleasant bicycle ride on flat roads through rice fields. Many hotels lend bicycles to guests, so you do not need transport arranged in advance.
Should you stay at An Bang or in Hoi An old town?
Stay by the sand for beach days and quiet mornings, and in the old town for lanterns and early walks. Many trips split the nights. The old town is a short ride away, so either choice works.
Can you swim at An Bang Beach?
Yes, in calm months. Autumn storms and winter swells can bring rough surf, so check conditions, swim near other people and avoid the water when flags or local staff advise against it.
What is the best time to visit An Bang?
March to May is the usual best window: dry, warm and calm. June to August is hot but fine for early or late beach time, while October to January brings rain and storms.