Climate guide for Da Nang, Vietnam

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About Da Nang

January-March favors Da Nang for My Khe beach days, Marble Mountains, and evening bridges under milder Central Vietnam air. Surf or swim mornings; museums cover grey coastal spells.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Da Nang's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Da Nang, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Vietnam.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Da Nang ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Da Nang. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

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When to visit Da Nang: the short answer

The best time to visit Da Nang is May, followed by April, February. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: May averages 29°C with 66 mm of rain and about 29 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, November. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.7/10.

Across the year Da Nang swings from 21°C in January to 30°C in June, a 9-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 66 mm in May to 633 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Da Nang is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.8 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: June (30°C). Coolest: January (21°C). Driest: May (66 mm). Wettest: October (633 mm).

Da Nang month by month

January in Da Nang — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

January averages 21°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 153 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Da Nang — 3 points higher on the same scale.

February in Da Nang — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 8/10

February averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

March in Da Nang — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

March averages 24°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

April in Da Nang — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 8.4/10

April averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 72 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

May in Da Nang — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

May averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 12.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Da Nang at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

June in Da Nang — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7/10

June averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 136 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 29 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Da Nang — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

July in Da Nang — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

July averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 109 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

August in Da Nang — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

August averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 111 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Da Nang — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

September averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

324 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Da Nang — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

October in Da Nang — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

October averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

633 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Da Nang — 3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Da Nang — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

November averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

350 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Da Nang — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

December in Da Nang — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

December averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

331 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Da Nang — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Da Nang, Vietnam?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Da Nang are May, April, February. May is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.6/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Da Nang year-round?
Da Nang has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 21°C in January to 30°C in June, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.8 and 8.6 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Da Nang?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Da Nang are December (4.8/10), November (5.3/10), January (5.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Da Nang?
October is the wettest month in Da Nang, averaging about 633 mm of rainfall. May is the driest, at roughly 66 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Da Nang?
May sees the most sun in Da Nang, with about 29 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Da Nang a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Da Nang is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (May, April, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Da Nang calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Da Nang: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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