Da Nang · Month comparison
October vs April
April ranks #1 overall vs October at #12. Peak dry season perfection — golden sands, warm sea and clear skies every day
October
#12 of 12 months
Avoid
Typhoon season peak — Da Nang's heaviest rain month, flooding and beach closures expected
- ↑Absolute lowest hotel prices of the year; last-minute deals abundant
- ↑Museum of Cham Sculpture and indoor sights remain excellent
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
| Factor | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 2 | 9 |
| Value score | 8 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 6 |
| Events score | 3 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 28°C | 30°C |
| Monthly rain | 490mm | 21mm |
| Daily sunshine | 4hrs | 9hrs |
October trade-offs
- ↓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
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 →