Vietnam Da Nang Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Da Nang is moderate
January is moderate for Da Nang.
January is Da Nang's coolest and least-tropical-feeling month. The 25°C / 77°F high + 19°C / 66°F low + 80% humidity combine for the most-pleasant outdoor-sightseeing weather of the year — Hoi An old town walks, Marble Mountains stair climbs, and Ba Na Hills cable car rides all feel manageable rather than punishing. The trade-off is 100mm of rain across 8 rainy days (still rainy-season tail) and a 23°C / 73°F sea that's too chilly for most travelers to swim. Hotel rates are moderate — Christmas-New Year peak has passed, Lunar New Year hasn't arrived yet, so January 5-25 is the best value window before Tet. Tet (Vietnamese New Year) usually falls late January to mid-February depending on lunar calendar — when it lands closes some Hoi An restaurants for 3-5 days, surges hotels 1.5-2x for the holiday week, and increases Vietnamese-tourist domestic travel.
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Dry season begins + coolest month — best month for sightseeing without beach focus
January Weather at a Glance
January in Da Nang averages 77°F / 25°C highs and 66°F / 19°C lows — the coolest month of the year. 8 rainy days with 100mm rainfall mean the rainy-season tail still affects half the month. Humidity 80% is high by Northern Hemisphere standards but moderate for Vietnam. Sea temperature 73°F / 23°C is too cold for most travelers to swim — beach activity becomes walking + photography rather than swimming. Sunrise 6:15 AM, sunset 5:55 PM gives 11h 40min daylight.
January Travel Advice
Short sleeves during day + light jacket for evening + folding umbrella + walking shoes. Focus on Hoi An, Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains, and Cham Museum rather than beach. Lunar New Year (Tet, varies by year, late January to mid-February) closes some Hoi An restaurants for a week and surges hotels — check your dates against the lunar calendar. Temple modest dress required (shoulders + knees covered, sarongs free at entry).
Flying In from Overseas
Asia winter escape #1 — direct flights from Seoul 5h ($300-540 on Jin Air, T'way, Vietjet, Korean Air, Asiana). Asia-Pacific dry-season start. K-ETA exempt for Korea (45-day visa-free since August 2024). The 2-week window after Korean New Year + before Lunar New Year is the value peak. Australians + Europeans cross-shop with Phuket + Bali during this window.
January Pricing Trends
Dry season entry — My Khe Beach 4-star $70-140/night. 5-star (Furama, Hyatt Regency Non Nuoc) $190-340. InterContinental Sun Peninsula $400-700 (off-peak from year-end). Flights from Seoul $300-450 round-trip.
Da Nang January Weather Stats
Avg High
25°C
Avg Low
19°C
Rainy Days
8
100mm total
Sunshine
5h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
6
High
Wind
11 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
23°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
January 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
19°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
11 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 25°C pleasant sightseeing weather
- Lower crowds than peak
- Hoi An lantern festivals magical
- Moderate hotel rates (post-Christmas)
Cons
- 100mm rain possible
- Sea cooler at 23°C — most travelers skip swimming
- Tet closures late month (varies)
- Some Hoi An restaurants close 3-5 days for Tet
January Events & Festivals
- Tet preparation late January (varies lunar)
- Korean working professionals' winter holiday window
- Cool dry-season start
Da Nang in January — Full Picture
January is Da Nang's coolest and least-tropical-feeling month. The 25°C / 77°F high + 19°C / 66°F low + 80% humidity combine for the most-pleasant outdoor-sightseeing weather of the year — Hoi An old town walks, Marble Mountains stair climbs, and Ba Na Hills cable car rides all feel manageable rather than punishing. The trade-off is 100mm of rain across 8 rainy days (still rainy-season tail) and a 23°C / 73°F sea that's too chilly for most travelers to swim. Hotel rates are moderate — Christmas-New Year peak has passed, Lunar New Year hasn't arrived yet, so January 5-25 is the best value window before Tet. Tet (Vietnamese New Year) usually falls late January to mid-February depending on lunar calendar — when it lands closes some Hoi An restaurants for 3-5 days, surges hotels 1.5-2x for the holiday week, and increases Vietnamese-tourist domestic travel.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool tropical. Light long sleeves + light jacket for evening. Short sleeves still wearable during the day, but evenings on the beach or at the Dragon Bridge feel chilly with 19°C / 66°F lows + sea breeze. Closed shoes preferred over flip-flops in the cooler evening hours. A folding umbrella belongs in your day bag every day — rainy season tail still drops 100mm + 8 rainy days.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Da Nang?
Da Nang in January is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Da Nang in January?
Da Nang January averages a high of 25°C and a low of 19°C.
Does it rain much in Da Nang in January?
Da Nang January averages 100mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Da Nang in January?
Cool tropical. Light long sleeves + light jacket for evening. Short sleeves still wearable during the day, but evenings on the beach or at the Dragon Bridge feel chilly with 19°C / 66°F lows + sea breeze. Closed shoes preferred over flip-flops in the cooler evening hours. A folding umbrella belongs in your day bag every day — rainy season tail still drops 100mm + 8 rainy days.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Da Nang in January?
Da Nang January sunrise is 06:15 and sunset is 17:55, with 11h 40min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Da Nang in January?
Da Nang January air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Da Nang in January?
In January, Da Nang is great for Hoi An old town walk, Marble Mountains caves, Cham Museum.
Is January peak season in Da Nang?
Da Nang January crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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