Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Mild and often overcast with drizzle; the sea is rough and cool for swimming.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest 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 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with December (25°C (77°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:34
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, January 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 January
- Tết (Lunar New Year) — flower markets before the holiday, then some businesses close for several days (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Beach · My Khe beachfront
My Khe Beach
A long, wide sandy beach running south from the Son Tra Peninsula, with lifeguard towers, showers, beach chairs and seafood restaurants across the road.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Iconic
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 19°C and 12 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 January a good time to visit Da Nang?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Da Nang in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild and often overcast with drizzle; the sea is rough and cool for swimming.
+How warm is Da Nang in January?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in January?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.