Destination comparison
The numbers give Hoi An a slim edge — 59 to 56 on the Atlas Ranger Score — but it's a seasonal split, not a blowout. Hoi An leads 7 of 12 months, Philippines the rest (Jan and Oct–Dec). Peaks land February (88) for Hoi An, January (74) for Philippines.
Pick a month — the Atlas Ranger Score for each recomputes live, with the winner for that month.
In June, Hoi An wins — 50 vs 41 on the Atlas Ranger Score.
Each line is a destination's Atlas Ranger Score across all twelve months — higher is a better time to visit. Where the lines cross is where the better choice flips.
Hoi An Philippines
Hoi An leads 7 months (Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug) · Philippines leads 4 months (Jan, Oct, Nov, Dec) · 1 too close to call
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Pick Hoi An if you want temples, history and festivals with beaches and warm water — it leads in Feb–Aug and peaks in February (88).
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Pick Philippines if you want beaches and warm water with an easy family trip — it leads in Jan and Oct–Dec and peaks in January (74).
Philippines full guide →Compare live hotel prices for either, or open each guide for current flight fares.
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Hoi An edges it overall — 59 vs 56 on the Atlas Ranger Score, our 0–100 measure of weather, crowds, value, and timing across the year. The gap is modest and the lead flips by month — use the tool above to compare any specific month.
Hoi An averages a higher weather score (53 vs 50). Weather is the biggest input to the score, but both have strong months and weak months; the month-by-month chart shows exactly when.
Philippines has more shoulder- and low-season months, which is where the best value and the fewest crowds are. Travelling outside each destination's peak months is the single biggest way to cut costs.
Often yes — many travellers pair them. The smart move is to time each leg to its own best months. Check each destination's full guide (linked below) for the month-by-month detail, then sequence your trip so each stop lands in its strong window.
Scores come from the Atlas Ranger Score — our transparent 0–100 measure of how good a destination is to visit each month.
