The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Da Lat sees 24°C during the day with 6.3h of sunshine per day. With 48% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 7 out of 12 months in Da Lat. Compared to April: −2°C daytime, 25 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Da Lat is February (8.5/10), 1.1 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Vietnam
🗣️LanguageVietnamese
💶CurrencyVietnamese Dong (₫)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 22°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 67%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Da Lat ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
VietnamTropical climate with a 8.5 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
11.94°N · 108.44°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Da Lat?
February is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 9.0% rainy days. The months of February & March offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Da Lat get in February?
Da Lat averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Da Lat?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Da Lat in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Da Lat good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Da Lat scores 7.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Da Lat?
July is the most difficult month to visit Da Lat, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Da Lat in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Da Lat (very high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Protection essential.