Da Nang weather by month: the rainy season, storms and the best months to go

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Da Nang has two seasons: a dry season that runs through spring and summer, and a rainy season from September to December, when the central coast gets most of its year’s rain and the occasional storm from the East Sea. If you are going in the next few weeks, expect wet, mild weather in November and December, with the rain easing by late December, and a drier, cooler January. This guide uses the official station averages for Da Nang (2016–2025) to show what each month is really like, explains what a storm or flood warning means for your plans, and lists what still works on a rainy day.

One thing before the numbers: averages tell you what a month is usually like, not what next week will bring. The Da Nang destination page shows a live forecast for the coming days, and that is the one to check before you set off.

What is the weather like in Da Nang in November, December and January?

These are the months most readers are planning for right now, and they sit at the wet end of the year. Here is what the official averages from the Da Nang station show, month by month.

November: still the rainy season

November averages 463 mm of rain at the Da Nang station, the second-wettest month after October. The average temperature (day and night together) is 25.3°C, so it is warm enough for light clothes, but you should plan for wet spells that can last several days. The sea is often rough at this time of year, so beach days are a bonus rather than a plan. In 2026 the season has already been active: on 11 November the national forecasting centre issued a flash flood and landslide warning for central Vietnam that included Da Nang.

December: wet, then clearing

December still brings plenty of rain, 432 mm on average, and the average temperature drops to 22.7°C. The city’s official tourism portal says the rainy season usually ends by late December, so the second half of the month is often kinder than the first. Evenings feel noticeably cooler, especially by the sea and in the hills. If you are in town over New Year, the Da Nang New Year Festival runs from 30 December to 3 January along the Han River.

January: drier and the coolest month

January is the coolest month at the station, with an average temperature of 22.1°C, and rain falls to 96 mm, a fraction of the autumn totals. The tourism portal describes late December to about March as mild, with occasional light drizzle. It is a comfortable month for walking the city, Hoi An and the Son Tra peninsula, though swimming can feel fresh.

When is the rainy season in Da Nang?

Danang FantastiCity, the city’s official tourism portal, gives the rainy season as September to December. Showers become more frequent from mid-September, but early rains tend to be short; October to December bring most of the year’s rainfall. The station figures back this up clearly: of the roughly 2,880 mm that fall in an average year, about 2,220 mm, close to three-quarters, fall in those four months, and October alone averages 894 mm.

The portal also notes that Da Nang lies in the Western Pacific storm zone and can be hit by storms from the East Sea towards the end of the year. That does not mean every autumn trip is washed out. The same portal points out that many rainy-season days still have sunshine between showers, and that hotels and airlines often run promotions in this quieter period.

Not every source draws the line in the same place: one of the portal’s own pages puts the dry season at roughly March to August, another at January to August. The safest reading is that September to December is the wet season, January and February are a transition with some drizzle, and March to August is reliably dry.

Da Nang weather by month: average temperature and rainfall

The table below uses official station averages for 2016–2025 published by the National Statistics Office of Viet Nam. The temperature is the monthly mean of day and night, so afternoons are warmer and nights cooler than the figure shown. The same figures apply to Hoi An, about 25 km away, which has no station of its own in these tables.

Temperature and rainfall: National Statistics Office of Viet Nam, station averages 2016–2025.

The hills are a different climate. The tourism portal puts the summit of Ba Na, at about 1,500 metres, at 17–20°C even in midsummer, with a gap of 8–10°C between day and night in the mountains. Bring a layer if you are going up.

What does a storm or flood warning mean for your trip?

In the rainy season, warnings come from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), which publishes storm bulletins and flash flood and landslide warnings several times a day, with risk maps at luquetsatlo.nchmf.gov.vn. The 11 November 2026 warning, for example, covered eight provinces and cities including Da Nang and Hue, and listed mostly hilly and mountain areas at risk. When a warning is active, here is how it tends to affect a visitor.

Ba Na Hills and other cable cars

Cable cars stop when the weather turns. On 10 November 2026, Sun World announced that the Ba Na Hills cable car system would not run that day because of bad weather, and asked ticket holders to request a change or refund through the channel where they had booked. If Ba Na is on your list, keep the day flexible and read our Ba Na Hills guide for how tickets and cable cars work.

Mountain roads, waterfalls and day trips

Flash floods and landslides are the main danger, and they hit hill and pass roads, streams and waterfalls first. While a warning is in force, postpone trips into the mountains, allow extra time for transfers along the coast, and follow instructions from local authorities, your hotel or your tour operator.

Flights and the beach

Strong storms can delay or cancel flights in and out of Da Nang. If one is forecast, check your booking with your airline before heading to the airport. On the beach, stay out of the water when the sea is rough, and treat any closure or warning flag as final.

What can you do in Da Nang on a rainy day?

A wet day in Da Nang does not have to be a lost day. The tourism portal suggests slowing down and spending it indoors or in short bursts between showers:

• Museums: the Museum of Cham Sculpture and the Da Nang Museum are good places to spend a few hours out of the rain.
• Cafés by the Han River: the riverside is lined with cafés where you can sit out a downpour and watch the city.
• Art spaces and local restaurants: a long lunch of central Vietnamese dishes is a fine way to wait for the sky to clear.
• Hoi An old town: the portal notes that rain does not stop cultural outings such as a walk through Hoi An, as long as the river is not flooding.
• Your resort: beachfront resorts with pools and spas come into their own when the sea is too rough for swimming.

When is the best time to visit Da Nang?

For beaches, swimming and island trips, the dry months are the safe choice. The station figures show March as the driest month (21 mm) and February to August as generally dry, with average temperatures climbing from 22.8°C in February to 30.3°C in June, the hottest month. The tourism portal calls the dry season the peak tourist season, recommends booking accommodation early, and lists summer as the time for big events and outdoor activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding and the viewpoints of Son Tra.

If you prefer fewer crowds and lower prices, the rainy season has its own appeal, as long as you keep your plans flexible and leave a buffer day for anything weather-dependent, such as Ba Na Hills or a boat trip. January and February are a sensible middle ground: dry, mild and cooler for sightseeing. Whenever you go, you can compare hotels in Da Nang on Trip.com; in the rainy season, choosing a room you can cancel gives you room to change dates if a storm is forecast.

What should you pack for Da Nang?

Light, breathable clothes work all year. On top of that, the tourism portal suggests:

• A compact umbrella or a light raincoat from September to December.
• A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen in the dry season, and water for outdoor days.
• A light jacket for cool evenings late in the year and for early mornings in the mountains.
• A warmer layer for Ba Na Hills, where temperatures can fall below 15°C.
• Walking shoes or sneakers for Son Tra, Hoi An and My Son.

Check the forecast on the destination page a few days before you go and again on the morning of any day trip. In the rainy season, that one habit makes the biggest difference.