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Da Nang

Da Nang is a city in Vietnam. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.

Da Nang — Dragon Bridge, Da Nang during day - 20230819 (cropped)

Get to know Da Nang

A sense of the place

Da Nang , is the fourth largest city in Vietnam by population and the second largest by geographical area and located in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands. As one of the country's nine centrally-governed city, it falls under the administration of the central government. Da Nang's port and its location on National Route 1 and the North–South Railway makes it a transport hub. APEC 2017 was hosted in Da Nang. Da Nang has a Human Development Index of 0.800 , ranking fifth among all municipalities and provinces of Vietnam. The city was known as Cửa Hàn during Đại Việt period when it was a small settlement, and as Tourane during French colonial rule between 1884 and 1945. Before 1997, the city was part of Quang Nam–Da Nang province. On 1 January 1997, Da Nang was separated from Quảng Nam province to become one of the centrally controlled municipalities. Da Nang is designated as a first class city.

Weather through the year

When to visit Da Nang

Temperature

June has the warmest monthly average (28.5°C); January is coolest (21.0°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.

Rain and outdoor plans

October averages about 562 mm of rain, compared with 27 mm in February. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.

Planning time outdoors

January, February combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.

Monthly mean temperatures reach at least 25°C in April, May, June, July, August, September, October. For sightseeing, plan shade, water breaks and accommodation cooling into your day; daytime temperatures can be higher than these day-and-night averages.

Monthly climate averages — 2001-2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average °C21.021.723.726.027.828.528.428.227.325.724.221.9
Rain, mm792739498171102167371562412249

Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.

Places around Da Nang

Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.

Average rent in Da Nang

What is the average rent in Da Nang?

A verified average rent for Da Nang is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.

Average salary in Da Nang

What is the average salary in Da Nang?

355 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2024. It describes Vietnam, not average salary in Da Nang. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.

Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2024 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)

How should I compare Da Nang with another city?

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Plan your stay

Budget and everyday decisions

A holiday budget

Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Da Nang, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.

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A relocation budget

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Da Nang at a glance

Vietnam: the wider context

These are country-level figures, not measurements of Da Nang. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.

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What to check before deciding

Comparable figures are not available here for: Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours; Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Overall tax burden (taxes + social contributions, % of GDP); Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m). Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.

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