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Best time to visit Da Nang
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Da Nang, Vietnam
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20-26°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Tet (Lunar New Year) can cause closures and transport issues if it falls in late Jan. | |
| February | 21-27°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Tet holiday often falls in February, leading to potential travel disruptions and price hikes if not booked in advance. | |
| March | 23-29°C, sunny with occasional light showers | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 25-31°C, mostly sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 26-32°C, sunny with increasing humidity | high | high |
⚠ Crowds and prices increase significantly due to domestic holidays and the start of summer. | |
| June | 27-33°C, hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms | high | high |
⚠ High humidity and risk of heavy, short-lived rain showers. | |
| July | 27-33°C, hot and humid, frequent heavy rain | high | high |
⚠ Peak of the wet season, expect frequent downpours that can disrupt outdoor plans. | |
| August | 26-32°C, very humid, heavy rain common | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Still very much in the wet season with high humidity and significant rainfall. | |
| September | 25-30°C, humid with rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Typhoon season risk is highest in September and October, leading to potential heavy storms and travel disruptions. | |
| October | 24-29°C, rainy, can be cooler | low | low |
⚠ High risk of typhoons and heavy rainfall continues. Some beach activities may be limited. | |
| November | 22-28°C, decreasing rain, mostly sunny | low | low |
⚠ Rainfall significantly decreases, making it a good shoulder season. | |
| December | 21-27°C, dry and sunny | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Christmas and New Year's can see a slight uptick in prices and crowds. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
January/February
Tet Nguyen Dan (Lunar New Year)
Vietnam's most important festival, with vibrant celebrations, family gatherings, and special foods.
July (approx. 15th day of 4th lunar month)
Cau Ngu Festival (Whale God Festival)
A traditional festival held by coastal communities to pray for good catches and safety at sea.
September/October (15th day of 8th lunar month)
Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrated with lanterns, mooncakes, and lion dances, particularly popular with children.
June/July (specific dates vary)
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
A spectacular display of fireworks from competing international teams over the Han River.
Insider timing tips
- •Da Nang's weather is strongly influenced by two distinct seasons: a dry season (roughly Nov-Apr) and a wet season (May-Oct).
- •The shoulder months of November and February offer a sweet spot with good weather and fewer crowds than the peak dry season.
- •While the wet season (May-Oct) brings rain, showers are often short and intense, especially in the afternoons, allowing for morning activities.
- •Domestic tourism peaks during Vietnamese public holidays and summer vacation (May-August), driving up prices and crowds.
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