Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Da Nang. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Pleasant and mostly dry; the sea starts calming, though still on the cool side.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Da Nang: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (26°C (79°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Dry spring (February–May). Warm, sunny and calm, with comfortable temperatures and the sea warming from about April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March 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 March
- Quan The Am Festival — religious processions at the Marble Mountains (usually March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Hai Chau riverfront
Da Nang Cathedral
The best view of the facade is from across Tran Phu Street; the interior is usually open only around services.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Waterfront · An Hai (east bank by Dragon Bridge)
Love Bridge and Carp-Dragon statue
Just south of the Dragon Bridge on the east bank, a short pier hung with heart-shaped lanterns and love locks leads towards a statue of a carp turning into a dragon, which sprays water into the river.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Experience · Son Tra Peninsula
Man Thai fishing village
Go at sunrise, when the boats come in and the beach market is busiest.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 22°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Da Nang?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is one of the best months to visit Da Nang. Pleasant and mostly dry; the sea starts calming, though still on the cool side.
+How warm is Da Nang in March?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.