Best Time to Visit Da Lat, Lâm Đồng, Viet Nam
Da Lat is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Da Lat for sunny, dry weather is December–February — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June and November–April; the wetter half falls in May and July–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 15.5°C / 59.9°F in January to 18.9°C / 66°F in May, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 261 mm / 10.3 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Da Lat, Lâm Đồng, Viet Nam's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Da Lat's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5°C59.9°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.6°C61.9°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16°C60.8°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Da Lat?
The best time to visit Da Lat for sunny, dry weather is January, February, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 18.9°C / 66°F, and the driest is January with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Da Lat's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Da Lat?
The rainy season at Da Lat, Lâm Đồng runs through May and July–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 192 mm / 7.6 in. The wettest single month is September (261 mm / 10.3 in).
What is the driest month in Da Lat?
The driest month in Da Lat is January, averaging about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 15.5°C / 59.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Da Lat?
The least comfortable months for travel to Da Lat — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 261 mm / 10.3 in in September, and the coldest month averages 15.5°C / 59.9°F.
Is Da Lat climate different from Viet Nam overall?
Yes, usually. Our Da Lat figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Viet Nam figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Da Lat specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.