May · Vietnam
Best time to visit Dalat in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dalat 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 Dalat 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.
Dalat is a French-era hill station in Vietnam's Central Highlands, set around a lake among pine woods and coffee farms.
May in Dalat: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 25°C (77°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
208 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th 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 low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dalat in May?
- In May, Dalat 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 Dalat?
- 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 Dalat 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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