Da Nang
City in Vietnam
Da Nang is a city in Vietnam with a population of about 2.8 million in 2024. Located 605 km from Hanoi, the city attracts visitors to sights such as the Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills, and Dragon Bridge.
What to see
Visitors can explore several notable sights in and around the city. The area features architectural and engineering landmarks including the Dragon Bridge and the pedestrian Golden Bridge. Another major point of interest is Bà Nà Hills.
When to go
Daily high temperatures range from 23 °C in January to 32 °C in June and July, with lows between 20 °C and 28 °C. Rainfall varies significantly across the year. The period from February through April experiences lower monthly rain totals between 28 mm and 47 mm on 7 to 8 rainy days, making it a drier time for visits. Rain increases from May onward, peaking in October with 670 mm over 26 days and November with 482 mm over 24 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Da Nang International Airport, located just 3 km from the city.
Top sights in Da Nang
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is October, with about 670 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 28 | 28 | 47 | 115 | 104 | 95 | 146 | 301 | 670 | 482 | 253 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Da Nang (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Japanese Bridge
- Museum of Cham Sculpture
- Ngũ Hành Sơn