Season guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in the rainy season
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Heavy rain, tropical storms and flood risk, peaking in October and November; low prices. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 54 rainy days across September–November.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 54
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in the rainy season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 15 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 19 | 11.7 h | 1/5 |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 | 11.4 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 54 of the year's roughly 130 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 1/5 and hotel prices 1/5 on average.
What's on in the rainy season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Mid-Autumn Festival — lanterns and lion dances (September or early October)
Good choices for the rainy season
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
Day trips in the rainy season
- Hai Van Pass (About 45 minutes to the summit by road) — A winding mountain road over a spur of the Truong Son range, with sweeping views over Da Nang Bay and the Lang Co lagoon.
- Hue (About 2–3 hours by road or train) — The former imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty, with its walled Imperial City, royal tombs along the Perfume River and the Thien Mu Pagoda.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the rainy season a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is a trade-off: Heavy rain, tropical storms and flood risk, peaking in October and November; low prices. The best months overall are February–May.
+What is the weather like in Da Nang in the rainy season?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 54 rainy days over the season.