Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in August
What August is really like in Da Nang: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot, with more frequent showers late in the month; the sea is still warm.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 3rd-warmest month in Da Nang: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:32
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Hot summer (June–August). Very hot days, warm sea and busy beaches with Vietnamese families; fireworks festival in early summer.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Da Nang, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra Peninsula and Ban Co Peak
A forested nature reserve rising to about 700 metres, with winding roads to viewpoints such as Ban Co Peak, quiet coves and a population of endangered red-shanked douc langurs.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
Market · Hai Chau riverfront
Con Market
Go hungry and graze around the food section in the afternoon; point at what others are eating.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Religious site · Hai Chau riverfront
Da Nang Cathedral
The pink Gothic Revival church built in 1923 during French rule is known locally as the Rooster Church after the weathervane on its spire.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Experience · Hai Chau riverfront
Han River night cruise
Choose a weekend cruise timed to pass the Dragon Bridge when it breathes fire.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 26°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Da Nang?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Da Nang in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot, with more frequent showers late in the month; the sea is still warm.
+How warm is Da Nang in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.