December · Vietnam
Best time to visit Dalat in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dalat 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 Dalat 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.
Dalat is a French-era hill station in Vietnam's Central Highlands, set around a lake among pine woods and coffee farms.
December in Dalat: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
December averages 21°C (69°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
208 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dalat in December?
- In December, Dalat 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 Dalat?
- 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 Dalat 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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