Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Da Nang in May
Da Nang edges warmer than April, with highs of 90°F (32°C), lows of 78°F (26°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 55/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What May feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 90°F (32°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Even at night it stays warm, around 78°F (26°C).
With 82% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are February & March.
- Comfort slips from 63/100 in April to 55/100.
- Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes90°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Quick-dry fabrics82% 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 May
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Mì Quảng 1A
Long-running shop devoted to mì Quảng, turmeric noodles with shrimp, pork and peanuts.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
My Khe Beach
Long city beach with gentle surf and seafood restaurants across the road.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 90°F.
Linh Ung Pagoda
Son Tra Peninsula pagoda with a 67-meter Lady Buddha statue facing the bay.
Marble Mountains
Five limestone hills with cave shrines, pagodas and stairways to lookouts.
Cộng Cà Phê
Retro-style café chain; the coconut coffee is the signature order.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Nearby in May
- Hoi An in May~15 mi · highs 90°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Hue in May~49 mi · highs 90°F, 3.4 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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Da Nang?
It's middling, scoring 55/100. The best months are February & March, at up to 78. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route recommends Feb – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Da Nang in May?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 78°F (26°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Da Nang in May?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 87.0 in (2209 mm).
What should I pack for Da Nang in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (90°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), quick-dry fabrics (82% average humidity) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely).
Planning Da Nang in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.