Season guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in the cool season
December–January: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Mild temperatures, overcast skies, drizzle and rough sea; fine for sightseeing, less so for the beach. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 30 rainy days across December–January.
Key facts
- Months
- December–January
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the cool season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 12 | 11.3 h | 3/5 |
| December | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 18 | 11.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the cool season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Tết (Lunar New Year) — flower markets before the holiday, then some businesses close for several days (late January or February)
Good choices for the cool season
Museum · Hai Chau riverfront
Museum of Cham Sculpture
Visit before a trip to My Son to see the finest carvings that once stood there.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Market · Hai Chau riverfront
Han Market
The central market by the river sells fabrics, ready-made clothes, dried seafood, coffee, fish sauce and snacks, with food stalls downstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Rainy day
Day trips in the cool season
- Hue (About 2–3 hours by road or train) — The former imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty, with its walled Imperial City, royal tombs along the Perfume River and the Thien Mu Pagoda.
- Cham Islands (About 1.5 hours by road and speedboat) — A cluster of small islands in a marine protected area off Hoi An, with snorkelling over coral, quiet beaches and a fishing village.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the cool season a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is a trade-off: Mild temperatures, overcast skies, drizzle and rough sea; fine for sightseeing, less so for the beach. The best months overall are February–May.
+What is the weather like in Da Nang in the cool season?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.