Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in February
What February is really like in Da Nang: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Da Nang. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Drier and warming up, with grey days becoming less common; Tết brings domestic crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Da Nang: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (25°C (77°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, February rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in February
- Tết (Lunar New Year) in some years
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Hai Chau riverfront
Han River night cruise
Boats leave from the Bach Dang riverfront in the evening for an hour on the Han River, passing under the illuminated Dragon Bridge, the Han River swing bridge and the cable-stayed Tran Thi Ly Bridge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
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
Museum · Hai Chau riverfront
Museum of Cham Sculpture
Founded in 1915 by French scholars, this museum displays sandstone sculptures from the Champa kingdoms that ruled central Vietnam for over a thousand years: dancing apsaras, Shiva lingas, Ganesh figures and temple pedestals from sites such as My Son and Tra Kieu.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Market · Hai Chau riverfront
Han Market
Buy dried squid, coffee and local snacks here to take home; agree prices before buying.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Rainy day
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 20°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is one of the best months to visit Da Nang. Drier and warming up, with grey days becoming less common; Tết brings domestic crowds.
+How warm is Da Nang in February?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.