Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in December
What December 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
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Cooler, with frequent drizzle and rough seas; Christmas brings a small rise in visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Da Nang: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 31 days. Compared with November (27°C (81°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:07
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:18
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Cool season (December–January). Mild temperatures, overcast skies, drizzle and rough sea; fine for sightseeing, less so for the beach.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Da Nang, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · An Hai (east bank by Dragon Bridge)
Son Tra Night Market
An evening market near the eastern end of the Dragon Bridge with stalls of grilled seafood, skewers, snails, desserts and inexpensive clothes and souvenirs, with plastic tables for eating.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
- Kids
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
Landmark · An Hai (east bank by Dragon Bridge)
Dragon Bridge
Stand on the east bank near the head for the fire show, but expect to get splashed during the water section.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 20°C and 18 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Da Nang?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Da Nang in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cooler, with frequent drizzle and rough seas; Christmas brings a small rise in visitors.
+How warm is Da Nang in December?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in December?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.