Is It Monsoon in Da Lat, Vietnam? Rainfall and Weather by Month

Da Lat, Vietnam JANUARY
17Β°
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Peak season
11Β° to 22Β°
Cool & Sunny
The coolest month of the year, sunny by day with genuinely chilly nights.
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18Β°
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Peak season
12Β° to 24Β°
Peak Dry Season
Dry and pleasant, with the best sunshine of the year and cool evenings.
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19Β°
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Shoulder season
13Β° to 25Β°
Warming Gently
Still dry, warming up slowly, one of the most comfortable months of the year.
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20Β°
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Shoulder season
14Β° to 25Β°
Rains Build
One of the warmest months of the year, with rain becoming more frequent as the wet season approaches.
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20Β°
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Shoulder season
16Β° to 24Β°
Warmest Month
The warmest month of the year, with the rains now fully underway.
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20Β°
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Shoulder season
16Β° to 23Β°
Steady Rain
Rain is a regular fixture now, though days stay mild by Vietnamese standards.
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19Β°
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Off-peak season
16Β° to 23Β°
Deep Monsoon
Wet and often foggy, with rain a near-daily presence.
β˜” Heavy rain gear🌫️ Fog possible
19Β°
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Off-peak season
16Β° to 23Β°
Rains Intensify
Among the wettest months of the year, with flooding possible in low-lying areas.
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19Β°
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Off-peak season
16Β° to 23Β°
Wettest & Foggiest
The rainiest month of the year, when persistent fog can linger for days at a time.
β˜” Heavy rain gear🌫️ Persistent fog
19Β°
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Shoulder season
15Β° to 23Β°
Rains Persist
Still wet and often foggy, though slightly calmer than September's peak.
β˜” Umbrella handy🌫️ Fog possible
18Β°
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Shoulder season
14Β° to 22Β°
Rains Ease
The monsoon rains become noticeably rarer as the dry season approaches.
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17Β°
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Peak season
13Β° to 22Β°
Cool & Clear
Dry and mild again, with cool nights and the driest air of the year returning.
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Drag through the year Jan
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Dec
This month
Rainfall
15 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
87%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
10 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8.5 hrs/day
65% of daylight hours
Humidity
80%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
9 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
51 mm
5 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
170 mm
11 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6.5 hrs/day
50% of daylight hours
Humidity
84%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
6 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
191 mm
16 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
92%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
6 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
216 mm
20 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5 hrs/day
38% of daylight hours
Humidity
95%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
6 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
231 mm
22 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5 hrs/day
38% of daylight hours
Humidity
95%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
7 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
249 mm
23 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4.5 hrs/day
35% of daylight hours
Humidity
95%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
7 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
279 mm
24 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4.5 hrs/day
35% of daylight hours
Humidity
96%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
5 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
239 mm
19 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4.5 hrs/day
35% of daylight hours
Humidity
95%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
6 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
84 mm
8 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5.5 hrs/day
42% of daylight hours
Humidity
93%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
9 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
20 mm
3 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
91%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
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Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Jan, Feb, Dec
Da Lat's driest, sunniest stretch, mild days and genuinely cool nights, sometimes dropping close to 5Β°C. This is when the city of eternal spring lives up to its name most fully, and also the busiest, priciest window for hotels.
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Shoulder season: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov
This tier spans real variety. March is still dry season but warming up. November sees the monsoon ease off fast as the transition back to dry season begins. April and May are the warmest months of the year, with rain building through April as the wet season approaches. June and October sit within the monsoon without quite reaching its wettest extreme.
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Off-peak season: Jul, Aug, Sep
The heart of the monsoon, when rain falls on the majority of days and September, the wettest month of the year, brings persistent fog on top of frequent downpours. Flooding is possible in low-lying areas. Hotel prices drop to their lowest point of the year to match.
Good to know
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Lien Khuong Airport sits south of the city
About 30km from central Da Lat, with direct domestic flights and a handful of international routes including Kuala Lumpur.
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Pack layers even though this is Vietnam
Da Lat's altitude keeps it noticeably cooler than the rest of the country year-round, nights especially can catch visitors off guard who packed for the tropics.
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Known for its farms as much as its scenery
The cool climate supports strawberries, artichokes, hydrangeas, and arabica coffee that don't grow elsewhere in Vietnam, and farm visits are a popular day trip.
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Fog can settle in for days in September and October
Fog forms year-round in the early morning, but during the wettest months it can persist much longer, sometimes affecting visibility for viewpoints and drives.
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The Flower Festival is a biennial event
Held in even years, typically in December, this citywide celebration of flowers draws large crowds and fills hotels, worth checking the calendar if the dates might overlap with a visit.
Top attractions
1
Crazy House
A surreal guesthouse of spiraling staircases, sculptural rooms, and narrow bridges built into tree-like concrete forms, Da Lat's most famous individual landmark.
2
Xuan Huong Lake
A lake at the heart of the city, ringed by pine trees and flower gardens, popular for a walk or paddleboat ride, especially on weekend mornings.
3
Langbiang Mountain
A peak over 2,000 meters that can be hiked or reached partway by jeep, with views over Da Lat and the surrounding valleys from the summit.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Da Lat?
Da Lat's monsoon season runs roughly from April through November, with September historically the wettest, averaging around 279mm of rain across 24 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Da Lat?
December through February is historically Da Lat's driest, sunniest stretch, with genuinely cool nights that can drop close to 5Β°C.
What is the least favorable time to visit Da Lat?
September, the wettest month of the year, historically brings persistent fog on top of frequent downpours, with some flooding possible in low-lying areas.
Which month has the most rain in Da Lat?
September is historically the wettest month, averaging around 279mm of rain across 24 days.
Which month is the driest in Da Lat?
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 10mm of rain.
How warm does Da Lat get?
Unlike most of Vietnam, Da Lat stays mild year-round thanks to its altitude. May is historically the warmest month, though it rarely feels hot the way lowland cities do.
What should I pack for Da Lat during the rainy season?
A rain jacket is worth having from around April through November, and warm layers are worth packing year-round given the altitude, especially for nights.
Does Da Lat get foggy?
Fog forms year-round in the early morning, but during the wettest months, especially September and October, it can persist much longer, sometimes affecting visibility for viewpoints and drives.
How many hours of sunshine does Da Lat get per day on average?
It ranges from around 4.5 hours a day in August through October up to about 8.5 hours a day in February.
Is there a festival in Da Lat worth planning a trip around?
Da Lat's Flower Festival is a biennial event held in even years, typically in December, drawing large crowds and filling hotels.