Da Nang · Month comparison
April vs May
April ranks #1 overall vs May at #2. Peak dry season perfection — golden sands, warm sea and clear skies every day
April
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Peak dry season perfection — golden sands, warm sea and clear skies every day
- ↑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
May
#2 of 12 months
Best match
The beach season at its best — warm, clear and wonderfully accessible
- ↑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
| Factor | April | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 30°C | 34°C |
| Monthly rain | 21mm | 47mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9hrs | 9.5hrs |
April trade-offs
- ↓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 trade-offs
- ↓Hot and humid midday — build your day around morning beach and evening exploration
- ↓Peak Vietnamese domestic tourism at weekends means My Khe fills up
Scores compare months within Da Nang. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →