Da Nang events & things to do in December 2026
Start with Sơn Trà Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda, Đà Nẵng Cathedral, plus Museum of Cham Sculpture. December in Da Nang averages 25°C / 78°F highs, 20°C / 68°F nights, and about 18 rainy days.
Expect 25°C/78°F days and about 18 rainy ones in December. Start with these:
- Sơn Trà Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda★ 4.7 · 7.4k reviewsSon Tra, also called Monkey Mountain, is a forested reserve north of My Khe with red-shanked douc monkeys, military roads, and sea viewpoints.
- Đà Nẵng Cathedral★ 4.4 · 2.8k reviewsFrench priest Louis Vallet built the pink Gothic Revival cathedral in 1923, and locals still call it the Rooster Church for the weathercock on its…
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Da Nang in December 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
78°F / 68°F
25.3°C / 20°C
RainPrecipitation
18d
8.5in · 215mm
LightDaylight
11h
Sea
76.8°F
24.9°C
December is cooler but still rainy, so pack a shell for Dragon Bridge and Bach Dang riverfront walks.
About Da Nang
City overview
Da Nang is Central Vietnam's beach-and-river city, set between the South China Sea, the Hàn River, the Marble Mountains, and the green Sơn Trà Peninsula. My Khe and My An carry the resort-and-surf stay, Hải Châu holds the river bridges and markets, and Ngũ Hành Sơn points travelers toward caves, stone villages, and day trips without letting nearby Hội An become the headline.
Food & drink
Da Nang is the place to eat mì Quảng, bún chả cá, bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo, bánh xèo, cao lầu-style noodles, and grilled seafood without Hoi An prices. Han Market, Con Market, My An seafood streets, and An Thuong cafes give the city a practical food circuit from breakfast to late beer.
Top sights
Ranked for December suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Museum of Cham Sculpture
- 2My Khe Beach
- 3Hàn River Bridge
- 4Dragon Bridge
- 5Marble Mountains
- 6Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
- 7APEC Sculpture Park
- 8Han Market
1Museum of Cham Sculpture
4.2★ · 7,944indoorOpen dailyThe French School of the Far East opened this museum in 1919 to display Cham sandstone sculpture collected from My Son, Tra Kieu, and other central sites. It stands near the western end of Dragon Bridge in Hai Chau.
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2My Khe Beach
4.7★ · 4,232outdoorMy Khe is the long city beach east of the Han River, backed by Vo Nguyen Giap road, seafood restaurants, and a wall of hotels built during the 2010s tourism boom. The sand is 10-15 minutes by taxi from Da Nang International Airport and a short walk from An Thuong streets.
3Hàn River Bridge
4.6★ · 4,793outdoorOpen dailyOpened in 2000, this was the first swing bridge designed and built by Vietnamese engineers, and it still rotates on selected late nights for river traffic. It links Le Duan in Hai Chau with the Son Tra side of the city.
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- 4Dragon Bridge
- 5Marble Mountains
- 6Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
Neighborhoods
1Hải Châu and Bach Dang riverfront
Hai Chau is the downtown spine, with Han Market, Da Nang Cathedral, Bach Dang promenade, the Cham Sculpture Museum, and the western bridgeheads packed close together.
2My Khe and Phuoc My
My Khe and Phuoc My feel like the hotel-and-beach strip, with Vo Nguyen Giap towers, seafood restaurants, sunrise swimmers, and quick taxi access to Dragon Bridge.
3My An and An Thuong
My An is the backpacker-and-expat pocket behind the beach, with An Thuong lanes, cafes, bars, massage shops, and easy walks to the sand.
Day trips
30km / 45min by shuttle, taxi, or motorbike from My Khe
Hoi An
The lantern-lit old trading town is the easiest day trip, with Japanese Bridge lanes, tailors, river boats, and An Bang Beach. Leave Da Nang before sunset if you want dinner inside the old town.
100km / 2.5h by train from Da Nang station via the Hai Van Pass
Hue
The former imperial capital adds the Citadel, royal tombs, pagodas, and Perfume River food culture. The train ride over the pass is part of the trip.
70km / 1.5h by car from Da Nang
My Son Sanctuary
The Cham temple ruins sit in a valley southwest of the city, with brick towers and linga shrines connected to the same culture shown in the Cham Sculpture Museum.
Getting around
Grab cars and motorbikes are the simplest way to move between beach hotels, Hai Chau, Marble Mountains, and Son Tra, while taxis from Mai Linh and Taxi Xanh are common at hotels. City buses #6 and #10 connect the airport, Han River, and My Khe cheaply, but most visitors use taxis for hot or rainy cross-river trips.
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Common questions about Da Nang in December
- What to pack for Da Nang in December
Pack for December's weather, not a generic Da Nang checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 25°C / 78°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 20°C / 68°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 18 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Da Nang
- 4 days covers the main Da Nang highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Da Nang worth visiting in December
- Yes. December in Da Nang averages 25°C / 78°F highs, 20°C / 68°F nights, and about 18 rainy days.
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