Month guide · Da Nang · Vietnam
Da Nang in September
What September 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
September is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Rainy season begins, with heavy showers and the first tropical storm risk; the sea turns rougher.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Da Nang: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with August (34°C (93°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:35
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Mid-Autumn Festival — lanterns and lion dances (September or early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Da Nang.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 15 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 September a good time to visit Da Nang?
A good-value shoulder-season month, 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 September a good time to visit Da Nang?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Rainy season begins, with heavy showers and the first tropical storm risk; the sea turns rougher.
+How warm is Da Nang in September?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in September?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.