May · Vietnam
Best time to visit Da Lat in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Da Lat in May
Average temperature 25°C, 208 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 208 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Da Lat scores 5.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 208 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Đà Lạt's French colonial villas and coffee farms sit in the cool southern highlands.
May in Da Lat — workable with trade-offs
Trail conditions at 25°C (77°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in May; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 208 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 9th 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Da Lat — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Da Lat in May?
- In May, Da Lat averages 25°C, 208 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Da Lat?
- May earns a 5.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 208 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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