January · Vietnam
Best time to visit Da Nang in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Da Nang in January
Average temperature 21°C, 153 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 153 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Da Nang scores 5.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 21°C, 153 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Da Nang spreads along a long sand beach between the Han River and the mountains of the Son Tra peninsula.
January in Da Nang — workable with trade-offs
With 21°C (71°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
153 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Da Nang — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Da Nang in January?
- In January, Da Nang averages 21°C, 153 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Da Nang?
- January 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 Nang in January?
- Expect about 153 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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