Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in October
What October 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
October is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Wettest and stormiest period; typhoons can cause flooding and flight disruption.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Da Nang: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:26
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Rainy season (September–November). Heavy rain, tropical storms and flood risk, peaking in October and November; low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Da Nang, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Non Nuoc and the southern resort strip
Marble Mountains
Go early, take the lift up and walk down, and allow extra time for Huyen Khong Cave, where light shafts fall through the roof.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Kids
- Active
Religious site · Son Tra Peninsula
Linh Ung Pagoda and the Lady Buddha
On the Son Tra Peninsula's southern slopes, the Linh Ung Pagoda is watched over by a white statue of the Bodhisattva Quan Am about 67 metres tall, looking out over the bay and the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 23°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Da Nang?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, February–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Da Nang in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Wettest and stormiest period; typhoons can cause flooding and flight disruption.
+How warm is Da Nang in October?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in October?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.