May verdict

Vietnam in May

Weather score55Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.

Da Nang, Vietnam, Vietnam travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

32°C

Rain

160mm

Sun

5.8h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

55

Good

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 160mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May32°C average high

May is one of Vietnam's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsApril to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May160mm average rain

May sits near Vietnam's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May5.8 hours average sun

May is close to Vietnam's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsFebruary to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May16°C average sea

May is one of Vietnam's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaApril to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May55 weather score

May sits close to Vietnam's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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