Climate - Da Nang (Vietnam)

In Da Nang (or Danang), a city located on the central coast of Vietnam at 16 degrees north latitude and crossed by the Han River, the climate is tropical, with a relatively cool winter from December to February and a hot, muggy summer from May to September. As for the rains, there is a dry season from February to April and a rainy season from September to December due to the northeast monsoon. Instead, as in the rest of the central coast, the summer monsoon brings little rain.
About 20 km (12 mi) southeast is the city of Hội An.
A short distance from the coast are the Cham Islands, which are part of the Cu Lao Cham nature reserve.
Off the coast, about 350 km (215 mi) away, we find the Paracel Islands (also called Xisha or Hoang Sa), disputed between China, Taiwan and Vietnam. On these islands, the rainy season runs from June to November.
To the north of the city are mountains that exceed 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) in height, while to the west are the Bà Nà Hills, a hilly area overlooking the city and the sea, reachable by cable car and 1,479 meters (4,852 ft) high.



In winter, from December to February, and sometimes in March, there can be cool periods, in which the maximum temperature remains around 17/18 °C (63/64 °F). In December 1999, there was a day with a minimum of 9 °C (48 °F) and a maximum of 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the other hand, from March to October it can get very hot, and from April to August, the temperature can reach 39/40 °C (102/104 °F). As we have said, in the summer the monsoon has limited effects in this central part of Vietnam, which is why there are long periods of very hot weather. In 2021, the average maximum in June was 37.2 °C (99 °F), and from May to August there were 15 days with a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F).
Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation in Danang amounts to 2,150 mm (85 in) annually, with a maximum in October and November. Here is the average rainfall.

On average, in Da Nang there are nearly 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, with a maximum from May to July. Here is the daily average.

The sea in Da Nang is warm enough for swimming all year round, although it drops in February to 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Here is the average sea temperature.

The city can be hit by typhoons, the tropical cyclones of Southeast Asia, and it should be remembered that the coast is the area most at risk. Typically, typhoons pass in this area from late April to late June (more rarely and generally not strong) and from the beginning of September to 10 December.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Da Nang is from late January to mid-March. The last rains associated with the monsoon occur in the first three weeks of January, which are not abundant in this period, but in some years they can be.
Starting from mid-March it can get very hot. From May to August, the rains are not abundant and the sun shines quite often, but it is often very hot. However, one can find refuge on the beaches of the area.

Da Nang - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Da Nang is usually warm. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Da Nang is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Da Nang is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Da Nang is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Da Nang is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Da Nang is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.9 °C (78.5 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Da Nang is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the weather in Da Nang is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.3 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In September, the weather in Da Nang is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In October, the weather in Da Nang is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 650 mm (25.6 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In November, the weather in Da Nang is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 430 mm (16.9 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Da Nang is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.6 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.