Da Nang in January: the coolest month — what to pack and where to go
January is Da Nang's coolest month: highs around 25 °C, nights around 19 °C, water at 23–24 °C. The rainy season is over, but the weather station averages still show about 12 rainy days and 82 mm — drizzle is common. The sea is choppy; people swim on calm days.
January is Da Nang's coolest month: highs around 25 °C, nights around 19 °C, water at 23–24 °C. The rainy season is over, but the weather station averages still show about 12 rainy days and 82 mm — drizzle is common. The sea is choppy; people swim on calm days. January is good for the city, Hoi An, the Marble Mountains and food; Ba Na Hills is cold in January — bring a jacket.
What is the weather like in Da Nang in January?
| Day | Night | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 °C | 19.3 °C | 82 mm | 12 | 132 h | 23–24 °C |
"Day" is the average daily high, "night" the average nightly low. Averages from QCVN 02:2022/BXD; sea temperature from three climate references.
Is Da Nang cold in January?
For the tropics, yes: January nights are around 19 °C, and Ba Na Hills, at about 1,500 m, is 10–15 degrees colder than the city. Bring a jumper, a light jacket and closed shoes. Look for accommodation with air conditioning that dries the air — in damp weather that matters more than heating. Getting to Ba Na Hills — Ba Na Hills from Da Nang.
Is January a good time to visit Da Nang?
Depends what for. It's cool for the beach — swimming is nicer from April. For the city, food, Hoi An and excursions, yes. Hoi An is open all year — Da Nang to Hoi An; sights — what to see in Da Nang. Next: the month before — Da Nang in December; the month after — Da Nang in February; all months — when to go to Da Nang.
FAQ
What's the weather in Da Nang in January? Highs around 25 °C, nights around 19.3 °C, about 82 mm of rain over 12 rainy days.
How warm is the sea in January? About 23–24 °C.
Can you swim in January? On calm days: the water is cool and the sea choppy.
Sources and checks
Weather — long-term averages from the Da Nang weather station (QCVN 02:2022/BXD, station No. 108). Sea temperature — World Sea Temperatures, weather2travel and Climates to Travel, checked 12 November 2026. Sea, rain and typhoon seasons — when to go to Da Nang (sources there). Ba Na Hills — vietnamtourism.com (14 September 2026). Advice is ours.