Mui Ne
Most people come for a beach stay, with the Red and White Sand Dunes nearby and seafood on the menu.
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Mui Ne is a coastal ward on the South China Sea in southern Vietnam, about 22 km from the centre of Phan Thiet. It is known mainly as a beach resort. Hundreds of resorts have gone up along a stretch of coast that was once thinly settled, and most of them sit on Mui Ne Beach, where the restaurants and shops cluster. The Red and White Sand Dunes nearby are the best-known sight and the main draw for outdoor activities such as dune trips.
Seafood is a big part of the local food. One dish is made from the butterfly lizard that lives on the dunes, served grilled, steamed, fried, raw or in porridge. The fishing village is best seen early in the morning, and Fairy Stream, which cuts through the sand, is another stop on the sightseeing circuit. The tourist season runs from December to April, when the weather suits a beach trip. Days are hot and dry for much of the year, averaging about 27 °C. The ward lies about 180 km southwest of Da Lat, so most visitors reach it from Phan Thiet or the south.
Mui Ne in five
- Book kitesurf lessons for the windy monthsThe tourism board calls Mui Ne Vietnam's surfing hotspot and the best place to learn kitesurfing, thanks to fairly consistent waves and wind. Choose a school with safety gear and check cover for water sports.Travel insurance guides
- Ride the dunes at the cool ends of the dayBau Trang and Mui Ne are the dune areas for 4x4 rides, sandboarding and sand sliding. Sand is hot at midday, so aim for sunrise or late afternoon.
- Plan the transfer, since the province has no airportThe tourism board says to fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang, then take a bus or train to Phan Thiet. The main rail line stops at Muong Man station outside the city, then Grab or a taxi.Da Lat or Mui Ne
- Add the Cham towers and the Fairy StreamPoshanu Cham Tower temples are about 1,200 years old and lie northeast of Phan Thiet. Suoi Hong, the fairy stream, runs between white stalactite-like hills for a picnic stop.
- Take a boat day to Cu Lao Cau or Phu QuyThe tourism board lists both islands for pristine beaches and wild coastal scenery. Check sea conditions and the operator's safety record before you book.
Need to know
- Airport
- None listed in the province; fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang
- Getting there
- Bus or train to Phan Thiet, then taxi or Grab; a few hours from Da Lat
- Getting around
- Taxi, Grab, motorbike or bus along the coast road
- Best base
- The Mui Ne beach strip
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Sunny, windyJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Sunny, windy
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh30°Low22°Sunny, windyFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Sunny, windy
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Dry, windyMarchClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, windy
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°HotAprilClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- MayRain23 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Hot, showersMayRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 162 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, showers
- JuneRain23 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low25°Wet seasonJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 167 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Wet season
- JulyRain24 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Wet seasonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 190 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet season
- AugustRain24 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Wet seasonAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 166 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet season
- SeptemberRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Wet seasonSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 225 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet season
- OctoberRain23 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Wet seasonOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 206 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet season
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Drier againNovemberRain
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 133 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier again
- DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Sunny, windyDecemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 72 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Sunny, windy
Average daily high and low in Mui Ne, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mui Ne
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 91%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 55%
Mui Ne
03:37 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today31°25°55%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Wed32°24°64%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 64%.
- Thu32°24°55%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Fri32°24°39%Friday: Fog. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 39%.
- Sat31°24°55%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Sun32°24°31%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 31%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 25,787 VND
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Bau Trang dunesa short road tripA dune field for 4x4 rides, sandboarding and sand sliding, best at sunrise.
- Poshanu Cham Towersnortheast of Phan ThietCham tower temples built in the Hoa Lai style, now national monuments.
- Cu Lao Cau islanda boat day tripA quiet island for pristine beaches and coastal scenery.
Before you go to Mui Ne
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Rules for Mui Ne, checked
- Tropical cyclones affect Vietnam's eastern coast, normally from May to November; monitor forecasts and follow local authority advice before boat trips.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Mui Ne
Mountain chill or beach wind for the same days
Read the guideDa Lat travel guidePine hills a few hours inland
Read the guideHo Chi Minh CityThe usual start for the road to the coast
Read the guideVung TauWeekend beach town about two hours from Saigon
Read the guidePhan Rang and Thap ChamCham towers and the dry Ninh Thuan coast
Read the guideBest time to visit VietnamDry and wet seasons by region
Read the guideTravel insuranceWater sports and motorbike cover explained
Read the guideAll of VietnamEntry, seasons, regions and money
Read the guideMui Ne FAQ
Is Mui Ne worth visiting?
Yes, if you want dunes, kitesurfing and a sunny coast without the crowds of the big resorts. Skip it if you want nightlife, old-town sights or a long list of attractions.
When is the best time to visit Mui Ne?
November to April, according to the tourism board. The Binh Thuan coast is arid compared with the rest of Vietnam and gets less rain even from May to October, but the wind is strongest in the dry months.
How do you get to Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh City?
Take a bus or the train to Phan Thiet, then a taxi or Grab along the coast road. The rail line stops at Muong Man station outside Phan Thiet, so allow for that last leg.
Is Mui Ne good for beginners at kitesurfing?
It is the tourism board's pick for learning, with fairly consistent wind and waves. Use a school with safety equipment, and check your travel insurance covers kitesurfing before you book.
Can you visit Mui Ne and Da Lat together?
Yes. They are a few hours apart by car or shuttle van, so a beach-then-mountains loop works with a night each, or two in the one you want most.