January · Vietnam
Best time to visit Da Lat in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Da Lat in January
Average temperature 20°C, 52 mm of rain, about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.4/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 21
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Da Lat scores 8.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 20°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Đà Lạt's French colonial villas and coffee farms sit in the cool southern highlands.
January in Da Lat — reliably good (3rd best month)
January averages 20°C (68°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Da Lat in January?
- In January, Da Lat averages 20°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Da Lat?
- January earns a 8.4/10 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 January?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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