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Best time to visit Da Nang
April
Apr scores highest overall — reliable weather and strong local atmosphere. Set your priorities below to personalise this result.
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Peak dry season perfection — golden sands, warm sea and clear skies every day
30°C
High
22°C
Low
21mm
Rain
9h
Sun/day
What you gain
- ↑Perfect 28–32°C beach weather with 28°C sea temperature — the ideal combination
- ↑Da Nang International Fireworks Competition (DIFF) lights up the Han River on weekends
- ↑Son Tra Peninsula and Marble Mountains look stunning in clear golden light
What you sacrifice
- ↓DIFF fireworks festival brings crowds and accommodation pressure on competition weekends
- ↓Midday heat intense (34°C+) — beach is best enjoyed before 10am and after 4pm
Apr scores highest overall — reliable weather and strong local atmosphere. Set your priorities below to personalise this result.
Apr
Peak dry season perfection — golden sands, warm sea and clear skies every day
30°C
High
21mm
Rain
9h
Sun
- ↑Perfect 28–32°C beach weather with 28°C sea temperature — the ideal combination
- ↑Da Nang International Fireworks Competition (DIFF) lights up the Han River on weekends
- ↑Son Tra Peninsula and Marble Mountains look stunning in clear golden light
- ↓DIFF fireworks festival brings crowds and accommodation pressure on competition weekends
- ↓Midday heat intense (34°C+) — beach is best enjoyed before 10am and after 4pm
Top travel windows
★ BestApril
Best overall
Highest combined score
30°C
High
21mm
Rain
9h
Sun
October
Best for value
Lowest prices & fees
28°C
High
490mm
Rain
4h
Sun
July
Fewest crowds
Quietest month
34°C
High
40mm
Rain
10h
Sun
Breakdown by priority
Best for weather
April
30°C high · 21mm rain · 9hrs sun/day
Best for budget
October
Absolute lowest hotel prices of the year; last-minute deals abundant
Fewest crowds
July
Perfect beach weather every day: 31–34°C, clear water, excellent conditions
Worst time to visit
October
October is Da Nang's wettest month — flooding, storm surges and beach closures are common
Where to stay in Da Nang
All neighbourhoods →
Han River & City Centre
Urban Da Nang — the Dragon Bridge fire show, the Han Market, night food markets, and the best transport hub in central Vietnam.
7/10
Central
9/10
Walk
8/10
Transit
My Khe Beach Strip
The main beach road — 30km of white sand, seafood restaurants, and the hotels that define Da Nang as a coastal destination.
9/10
Central
8/10
Walk
7/10
Transit
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A destination defined almost entirely by its monsoon calendar — the difference between the NE dry season (November–April) and SW wet season (May–October) is not subtle and shapes every aspect of the experience.
Worth knowing
April scores highest overall. November is the most crowded month — avoid if you can. See crowd-free ranking →
Month by month breakdown
January#8▾
Gains
- ↑Museum of Cham Sculpture and Marble Mountains are excellent regardless of weather
- ↑Lowest hotel rates of the year with easy availability
- ↑Authentic local city life as tourist crowds are at their annual minimum
Sacrifices
- ↓Beach swimming uncomfortable — cool water (22°C) and overcast skies most days
- ↓Lingering northeast monsoon brings occasional rain and grey days
February#6▾
Gains
- ↑Tet celebrations at Han River and Hội An lantern festival are spectacular
- ↑Weather improving fast — often the first clear beach days of the year
- ↑Flowers and decorations city-wide for the most important Vietnamese holiday
Sacrifices
- ↓Tet week itself is crowded and prices rise; many local restaurants close
- ↓Weather still transitional — can be cool and overcast early in February
March#7▾
Gains
- ↑Warm 25–30°C with crystal-clear water — beach season properly underway
- ↑My Khe Beach uncrowded on weekdays; excellent conditions for snorkelling and swimming
- ↑Hội An (30 minutes south) at its most photogenic before the peak crowds
Sacrifices
- ↓Peak international season for Hội An is building — book accommodation early
- ↓UV is intense; beach protection essential from mid-morning onward
April#1▾
Gains
- ↑Perfect 28–32°C beach weather with 28°C sea temperature — the ideal combination
- ↑Da Nang International Fireworks Competition (DIFF) lights up the Han River on weekends
- ↑Son Tra Peninsula and Marble Mountains look stunning in clear golden light
Sacrifices
- ↓DIFF fireworks festival brings crowds and accommodation pressure on competition weekends
- ↓Midday heat intense (34°C+) — beach is best enjoyed before 10am and after 4pm
May#2▾
Gains
- ↑Consistent 30–33°C and gentle sea — swimming and water sports at peak conditions
- ↑Dragon Bridge fire and water show (Saturday and Sunday evenings) not to miss
- ↑Son Tra Peninsula's Buddhist Linh Ung Pagoda is spectacular in this light
Sacrifices
- ↓Hot and humid midday — build your day around morning beach and evening exploration
- ↓Peak Vietnamese domestic tourism at weekends means My Khe fills up
June#3▾
Gains
- ↑Dragon Bridge fire-breathing show on Saturday nights is unmissable in clear summer air
- ↑Long days and warm evenings ideal for Han River promenade and night markets
- ↑Beach at its most lively; water sports operators running full schedules
Sacrifices
- ↓Domestic Vietnamese tourism peaks in June — beaches crowded especially at weekends
- ↓Hotel prices rise for the summer high season
July#4▾
Gains
- ↑Perfect beach weather every day: 31–34°C, clear water, excellent conditions
- ↑Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge) on weekdays is more manageable than the winter peak
- ↑City atmosphere vibrant with summer holiday energy
Sacrifices
- ↓Absolute peak crowds — My Khe Beach packed on weekends, traffic intense
- ↓Highest hotel rates of the year; book well in advance
August#5▾
Gains
- ↑Marble Mountains look spectacular in clear late-summer light — caves and viewpoints are excellent
- ↑Slightly lower crowds than July as domestic holidays end
- ↑Water sports and boat trips running at full capacity
Sacrifices
- ↓Still hot and crowded through August — the first hints of change come only late month
- ↓Typhoon season technically beginning, though August threats are rare
September#9▾
Gains
- ↑Fewer crowds and lower prices as summer ends and international tourists thin out
- ↑Early September still has good beach days before the rains build
- ↑Local city life accessible without summer tourist saturation
Sacrifices
- ↓Rain begins building toward typhoon season; beach days become unreliable
- ↓Sea conditions can be choppy and swimming flags change frequently
October#12▾
Gains
- ↑Absolute lowest hotel prices of the year; last-minute deals abundant
- ↑Museum of Cham Sculpture and indoor sights remain excellent
- ↑Dramatic storm photography for those who plan around the weather
Sacrifices
- ↓October is Da Nang's wettest month — flooding, storm surges and beach closures are common
- ↓Typhoons can make arrival and departure unpredictable; travel insurance essential
- ↓Hội An frequently floods in October — the old town can be inaccessible
November#11▾
Gains
- ↑Low prices and uncrowded city; Hội An before its December peak
- ↑Marble Mountains and indoor sights fully accessible even in wet weather
- ↑Weather improves toward late November — some dry days possible by month end
Sacrifices
- ↓Still significant rain risk; northeast monsoon has established itself fully
- ↓Beach swimming remains uncomfortable and often unsafe
December#10▾
Gains
- ↑Christmas and New Year atmosphere growing in this increasingly international city
- ↑Weather improving week by week; late December can offer good beach days
- ↑Hội An at its festive best with lanterns and Christmas decorations together
Sacrifices
- ↓Early December still rainy and overcast; the turn to dry season is gradual
- ↓Cool sea (22–24°C) makes swimming less appealing than summer months
How this is calculated
Climate data
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30-year normals (1991–2020). Temperature, rainfall, sunshine, humidity.
Price & crowd
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