Da Nang
Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its beaches, the Bà Nà Hills resort and central Vietnamese food, with Hội An and Mỹ Sơn close by.
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Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam, on the South China Sea. It is one of nine centrally governed cities and the country's fourth largest by population. Mountains lie to the west and the sea to the east, and the Han River runs through the centre. The city is a major transport hub, with a port, an international airport, National Route 1 and the North-South Railway.
The city draws visitors for its beaches, the Bà Nà Hills resort, the Marble Mountains and dishes such as mì Quảng and bánh xèo. Hội An and Mỹ Sơn, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, are close by. Hội An is now one of the wards in the enlarged city, so the old town falls under the same administration. The dry season runs from January to August, and June to August is the hottest, at about 28 to 30 °C. The typhoon and wet season runs from September to December, when one or two storms usually affect the city each year.
Da Nang in five
- Swim at My Khe between the flagsLifeguards patrol the city beaches. Currents are strong from October to January.
- Watch the Dragon Bridge showThe bridge breathes fire and water on weekend nights, usually around 9pm. Check the schedule on the day and stand on the riverbank, not the bridge.
- Drive or ride the Hai Van PassThe coast road north toward Hue climbs over the pass with views of the bay. Go on a clear day.
- Go early to Ba Na HillsThe cable car and the Golden Bridge get busy by late morning. Cloud often covers the top.
Things to do in Da Nang
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Need to know
- Airport
- Da Nang International (DAD), about 10–15 min to the beach
- Getting there
- Flights from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Asia; trains on the coast line
- Getting around
- Grab, taxis and scooters
- Best base
- My Khe beach, or the Han River for the city
- Time needed
- 2–3 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain20 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Cool, showersJanuaryRain
Good
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 191 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- FebruaryRain15 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°MildFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Dry, warmMarchRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°DryAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- MayRain17 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Hot, dryMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- JuneRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- JulyRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 170 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- AugustRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- SeptemberRain24 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Rains startSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 335 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- OctoberRain26 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°WettestOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 658 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- NovemberRain25 rainy daysHigh26°Low22°Flood riskNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 532 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Flood risk
- DecemberRain25 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Wet, coolDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 430 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, cool
Average daily high and low in Da Nang, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Da Nang
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
24
- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 87%
Da Nang
03:37 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today29°24°87%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 87%.
- Wed30°25°37%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Thu30°25°59%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Fri30°24°66%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 66%.
- Sat30°24°63%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Sun30°24°71%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Mon27°23°100%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 100%.
Updated 12:26 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 25,787 VND
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Hoi Anabout 45 min by carLantern-lit old town and An Bang beach.Read the guide
- Hueabout 2.5 hours by road or trainImperial city and royal tombs.Read the guide
- Marble Mountainsabout 20 min by carLimestone hills with caves and pagodas.
Before you go to Da Nang
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Rules for Da Nang, checked
- Check whether your passport qualifies for visa-free entry or an eVisa before you book.Source
- Declare cash above the legal limit on the customs form at arrival. Check the current amount with Vietnam Customs before you travel.Source
- Dial 113 for police, 114 for fire and 115 for an ambulance anywhere in Vietnam.
- Cover shoulders and knees when you visit pagodas, including the temples inside the Marble Mountains.
Plan around Da Nang
Entry, seasons, regions and money
Read the guideHoi AnLantern-lit old town 45 minutes south
Read the guideHanoiThe northern capital, flights from Da Nang
Read the guideHo Chi Minh CityThe southern hub, flights from Da Nang
Read the guideBest time to visit VietnamTyphoon and flood months on the coast
Read the guideVietnam e-visa and exemptionWho needs an eVisa and who is visa-free
Read the guideGetting around by train and airCoast line trains and domestic flights
Read the guideDa Nang FAQ
Should I stay in Da Nang or Hoi An?
Da Nang for beaches and city life, Hoi An for the old town. They are only 45 minutes apart, so many people split their nights.
When is the Dragon Bridge fire show?
Usually on weekend nights around 9pm, though times change for holidays and events. Check locally on the day and arrive early for a spot on the riverbank.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang?
February to May, when it is dry and the sea is calm. October and November have the heaviest rain.
How do I get from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?
Take a taxi or Grab, about 45 minutes, or book a private transfer. Hoi An has no airport or train station, so Da Nang is the usual gateway.
Is Ba Na Hills worth visiting?
Yes if you want the Golden Bridge and the cable car ride. It is crowded and often cloudy, so go at opening on a weekday and skip it on a wet day.