Vietnam Da Nang Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Da Nang is moderate
December is moderate for Da Nang.
December is the dry-season transition — rainfall drops to 220mm + 11 rainy days, but humidity stays high (80%) and the 25°C / 77°F highs feel cool with sea breeze + occasional rain. December 1-19 is the smart-budget window — same weather as late November + early January at moderate rates. December 20-31 is the year's second-highest price period (Korean year-end holiday + Western Christmas + Vietnamese diaspora return all converge). Hoi An becomes Christmas-magical with paper-lantern illuminations + December full moon celebrations. New Year countdown at My Khe Beach + InterContinental Sun Peninsula gala dinners book out 3-6 months ahead. Travelers should choose: December 1-19 for budget + same weather, or December 24-31 for the year-end Korean-honeymoon atmosphere at 2-3x rates.
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Dry season starts + year-end holidays drive year's second-highest prices
December Weather at a Glance
December in Da Nang averages 77°F / 25°C highs and 68°F / 20°C lows — dry season starts but rainy-season tail still affects 1/3 of days. Humidity 80% + 5 hours of sunshine. 11 rainy days with 220mm rainfall. Sea temperature 75°F / 24°C. Sunrise 6:10 AM, sunset 5:40 PM gives 11h 30min daylight.
December Travel Advice
Short sleeves + light jacket + folding umbrella + SPF 30 + walking shoes (quick-dry). December 25 Christmas + December 31 countdown + January 1 sunrise at My Khe Beach season. Hoi An full-moon lantern festival + Da Nang illuminations peak. Most 5-star resorts host NYE gala dinners $500-1,200/person.
Flying In from Overseas
Korean year-end holiday (December 20 - January 5) drives 2x baseline — Asia-Da Nang $620-1,100 from Seoul. First 2 weeks of December are the last value window. Korean year-end + Japan + China simultaneous surge makes this the year's second-highest pricing window.
December Pricing Trends
Year-end hotels 2-3x baseline — My Khe Beach 4-star $280-540/night. December 27-31 is the year's highest. InterContinental and Furama 5-star $540-1,200. InterContinental Sun Peninsula NYE gala $500-1,200/person extra. Flights from Seoul $620-1,100 round-trip.
Da Nang December Weather Stats
Avg High
25°C
Avg Low
20°C
Rainy Days
11
220mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
5
Moderate
Wind
11 km/h
Gusts 28
Sea Temp
24°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
27°C
Nighttime
20°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
11 km/h
Max gust 28 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 25°C cool pleasant
- Hoi An Christmas + NYE lantern illuminations
- Drying-out trend
- Dec 1-19 value window
Cons
- 220mm rain still
- Sea cooler at 24°C
- Year-end Dec 20-31 hotels 2-3x
- InterContinental Sun Peninsula NYE gala $500-1,200/person
December Events & Festivals
- Christmas + New Year
- Hoi An New Year lantern celebrations
- Korean year-end holiday peak Dec 20-Jan 5
Da Nang in December — Full Picture
December is the dry-season transition — rainfall drops to 220mm + 11 rainy days, but humidity stays high (80%) and the 25°C / 77°F highs feel cool with sea breeze + occasional rain. December 1-19 is the smart-budget window — same weather as late November + early January at moderate rates. December 20-31 is the year's second-highest price period (Korean year-end holiday + Western Christmas + Vietnamese diaspora return all converge). Hoi An becomes Christmas-magical with paper-lantern illuminations + December full moon celebrations. New Year countdown at My Khe Beach + InterContinental Sun Peninsula gala dinners book out 3-6 months ahead. Travelers should choose: December 1-19 for budget + same weather, or December 24-31 for the year-end Korean-honeymoon atmosphere at 2-3x rates.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool + still wet. Long sleeves + light jacket evening + waterproof. Quick-dry t-shirts + closed shoes preferred + folding umbrella + plastic phone case. Swimwear optional — sea cooling to 24°C / 75°F (chilly for most).
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
29°C
22.7°C
4.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
33°C
25°C
8.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
29°C
23°C
13.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current25.3°C
19.7°C
7.7/mo
Da Nang Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25° | 19° | 8d·100mm | 5h | 80% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| February (Best) | 26° | 20° | 4d·30mm | 6h | 78% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 27° | 21° | 4d·25mm | 7h | 78% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 29° | 23° | 4d·30mm | 8h | 78% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| 31° | 24° | 5d·50mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 25° | 7d·80mm | 8h | 75% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 25° | 8d·90mm | 8h | 76% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 25° | 11d·130mm | 7h | 78% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 12d·250mm | 6h | 80% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 29° | 23° | 15d·530mm | 5h | 83% | 6 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 27° | 22° | 13d·360mm | 5h | 82% | 6 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 25° | 20° | 11d·220mm | 5h | 80% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Da Nang December Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Da Nang?
Da Nang in December is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Da Nang in December?
Da Nang December averages a high of 25°C and a low of 20°C.
Does it rain much in Da Nang in December?
Da Nang December averages 220mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Da Nang in December?
Cool + still wet. Long sleeves + light jacket evening + waterproof. Quick-dry t-shirts + closed shoes preferred + folding umbrella + plastic phone case. Swimwear optional — sea cooling to 24°C / 75°F (chilly for most).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Da Nang in December?
Da Nang December sunrise is 06:10 and sunset is 17:40, with 11h 30min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Da Nang in December?
Da Nang December air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Da Nang in December?
In December, Da Nang is great for Hoi An Christmas + NYE lanterns, Marble Mountains caves, Cham Museum.
Is December peak season in Da Nang?
Da Nang December crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.