Da Lat station
Da Lat station is a Special National Site in Đà Lạt that opened in 1932. This railway station is one of the 29 most looked-up sights in Vietnam on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March, when temperatures are mild and rainfall is low. In January, daily highs reach 21 °C and lows are 12 °C, with about 7 rainy days. By March, highs reach 24 °C and lows are 13 °C, with about 3 rainy days. The wetter months occur from May to October, with September seeing the highest rainfall at 369 mm over about 27 days.
To reach the station, you can fly into Lien Khuong Airport, which is 23 km away, or Cam Ranh International Airport, located 83 km away. The station is 1,048 km from the capital, Hanoi. Entry costs 128,000 dong. If you are staying nearby, Hằng Nga Guesthouse is 2.8 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is September, with about 369 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 24 | 80 | 180 | 280 | 228 | 241 | 267 | 369 | 325 | 166 | 58 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
