Da Nang · Month comparison

February vs April

April ranks #1 overall vs February at #6. Peak dry season perfection — golden sands, warm sea and clear skies every day

Tet Lunar New Year lanterns reflecting in the Han River in Da Nang

February

#6 of 12 months

Best match

Tet (Lunar New Year) transforms Da Nang with fireworks, lanterns and festive energy

  • Tet celebrations at Han River and Hội An lantern festival are spectacular
  • Weather improving fast — often the first clear beach days of the year
Golden sandy beach in Da Nang with clear blue skies in peak dry season

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
FactorFebruaryApril
Weather score
6
9
Value score
5
5
Crowd score
6
6
Events score
8
5
Atmosphere
7
8
Avg high temp24°C30°C
Monthly rain30mm21mm
Daily sunshine5.5hrs9hrs

February trade-offs

  • Tet week itself is crowded and prices rise; many local restaurants close
  • Weather still transitional — can be cool and overcast early in February

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
Scores compare months within Da Nang. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →