Overview of Da Nang & Hoi An weather

Da Nang, a famous destination of travelers worldwide, is the third largest city in Vietnam. Hoi An City, a small city also in Central Vietnam, is only 30km far from Da Nang. Therefore, when tourists visit Da Nang, it is also convenient to visit Hoi An. In addition, the weather in Da Nang and Hoi An is relatively similar. Da Nang – Hoi An weather is typical for tropical monsoon climate with warm weather in whole year with two distinctive seasons: rainy period and dry period. While the rainy season falls between the months of September and February, the dry season lasts from March to August.

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Da Nang – Hoi An Weather by seasons:

In rainy season, Da Nang and Hoi An both experience heavy rains and constantly. It therefore having an umbrella is necessary during this season. Sometimes, typhoons may also occur with heavy rain causing floods which can accidentally disturb your trip. That is the reason why the number of visitors drops sharply in this period. In dry season, Da Nang – Hoi An weather becomes hotter and hotter with high humidity levels. The heat reaches its peak on the months from May to August when the highest average temperature in Da Nang is 35°C, while in Hoi An, the highest temperature recorded is 38°C in daytime. This period is also the high season for tourists, so large crowds and busy traffic is expected. The period from November to January is winter time, when Da Nang – Hoi An weather is cold with the daily average temperature ranges from 19 to 24°C. However, this coldness might not be a concern for tourists from Northern Hemisphere.

Hoi An Weather – Best time to travel:

The best time to visit both Da nang and Hoi An is from February to May, since the weather becomes mild, less rain with low humidity level and warm sunshine. The tourist can easily explore attractions in the Da Nang city by foot, biking or motorcycle taxi. For those who love beaches, the average water temperature of beaches in Da Nang is 25°C, ideal to lie under the sun, swimming, or playing sea activities and enjoy fresh seafood. Finally, if you arrive Hoi An on the 14th and 15th days of August by lunar calendar, you will have a chance to admire the charming, colorful and bright of Hoi An in Full Moon Festival.