December · Vietnam
Best time to visit Da Lat in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Da Lat in December
Average temperature 21°C, 208 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 208 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Da Lat scores 5.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 21°C, 208 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Đà Lạt's French colonial villas and coffee farms sit in the cool southern highlands.
December in Da Lat: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trail conditions at 21°C (69°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in December; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 208 mm: only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Da Lat — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Da Lat in December?
- In December, Da Lat averages 21°C, 208 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Da Lat?
- December earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Da Lat in December?
- Expect about 208 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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