Start of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Da Nang in January
This is the coldest month in Da Nang: highs average 76°F (24°C) and lows 67°F (20°C), with about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain.
It scores 67/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 76°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (79 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 76°F (24°C).
Nights cool to an average low of 67°F (20°C).
With 87% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.1 in (79 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Plan around January
January is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February & March).
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 3.1 in (79 mm) after 9.8 in (249 mm) in December.
- Comfort improves from 45/100 in December to 67/100.
- Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothes76°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics87% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Da Nang in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng
Alley restaurant for crispy bánh xèo rolled in rice paper with herbs and liver-peanut sauce.
Why now January scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
My Khe Beach
Long city beach with gentle surf and seafood restaurants across the road.
Why now Highs near 76°F and 3.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Dragon Bridge
Dragon-shaped bridge over the Han River that breathes fire and water on weekend nights.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Marble Mountains
Five limestone hills with cave shrines, pagodas and stairways to lookouts.
Mì Quảng 1A
Long-running shop devoted to mì Quảng, turmeric noodles with shrimp, pork and peanuts.
Nearby in January
- Hoi An in January~15 mi · highs 76°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hue in January~49 mi · highs 75°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~156 m to Da Nang's ~9 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Da Nang in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Da Nang?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 67/100 against a best of 78 in February & March. Expect highs of 76°F (24°C) and 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain. Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so January is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Da Nang in January?
Average highs are 76°F (24°C) and average lows 67°F (20°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in January?
Some: about 3.1 in (79 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 87.0 in (2209 mm).
What should I pack for Da Nang in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (76°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (87% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Da Nang in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.