Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Da Nang. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Hot and sunny with warm, calm sea; occasional afternoon showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 4th-warmest month in Da Nang: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is warmer; by June highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:17
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, May 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 May
May has no major recurring festival in Da Nang, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Theme park · Ba Na Hills (about 25 km west)
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
Arrive at opening and go to the Golden Bridge first; by late morning it is packed and cloud often rolls in.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Views
- Photo spot
Nature · Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra Peninsula and Ban Co Peak
A forested nature reserve rising to about 700 metres, with winding roads to viewpoints such as Ban Co Peak, quiet coves and a population of endangered red-shanked douc langurs.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
- Active
Market · Hai Chau riverfront
Con Market
Go hungry and graze around the food section in the afternoon; point at what others are eating.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Religious site · Hai Chau riverfront
Da Nang Cathedral
The pink Gothic Revival church built in 1923 during French rule is known locally as the Rooster Church after the weathervane on its spire.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Da Nang?
One of the best months to visit Da Nang. The other best months are February–April. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is one of the best months to visit Da Nang. Hot and sunny with warm, calm sea; occasional afternoon showers.
+How warm is Da Nang in May?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in May?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.