AI-generatedĐà Lạt at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,020 h
- Rain a year
- 2,182 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 1,483 m
Climate in Đà Lạt
Đà Lạt has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. April is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while December is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Đà Lạt is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Đà Lạt
The best time to visit Đà Lạt is from January to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to March. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 306 mm.
Đà Lạt through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Đà Lạt in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–27 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Đà Lạt in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Đà Lạt in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 23–25 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Đà Lạt in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:3517:28
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:22–06:04 · evening 17:00–17:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:14–05:22 · evening 17:41–17:50
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Đà Lạt compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Đà Lạt in October?
In October, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 280 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min05:35 – 17:28
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Đà Lạt
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Đà Lạt: score 89 against 55. Daytime highs are about the same. February has 21 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 89better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 280 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Đà Lạt month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January22° · 6.0 h
In January, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in January89February24° · 6.9 h
In February, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in February81March26° · 7.2 h
In March, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in March63April27° · 6.9 h
In April, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 155 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in April59May26° · 5.8 h
In May, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 295 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in May58June25° · 5.3 h
In June, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 229 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in June56July25° · 4.9 h
In July, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 228 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in July57August25° · 5.0 h
In August, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 247 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in August54September25° · 4.2 h
In September, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 306 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in September55October24° · 4.5 h
In October, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 280 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in October56November23° · 4.8 h
In November, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 196 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in November68December22° · 4.8 h
In December, Đà Lạt is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Đà Lạt.
Đà Lạt in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Đà Lạt
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in May (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 56 days a year, mostly in May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 22° | 13° | 6.0 h | 7 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 24° | 14° | 6.9 h | 6 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 26° | 15° | 7.2 h | 10 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 27° | 17° | 6.9 h | 18 | 155 |
| MayMay | 59 | 26° | 17° | 5.8 h | 27 | 295 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 25° | 17° | 5.3 h | 26 | 229 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 25° | 17° | 4.9 h | 28 | 228 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 25° | 17° | 5.0 h | 27 | 247 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 25° | 16° | 4.2 h | 28 | 306 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 24° | 16° | 4.5 h | 27 | 280 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 23° | 15° | 4.8 h | 20 | 196 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 22° | 14° | 4.8 h | 13 | 111 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Đà Lạt
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Đà Lạt, 38 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Đà Lạt: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Đà Lạt has about 27 rainy days with 280 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Đà Lạt
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Đà Lạt
How breezy and how cloudy Đà Lạt is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Đà Lạt typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 86 % of the sky over Đà Lạt: mostly overcast, with about 4.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Đà Lạt
How often the day gets hot in Đà Lạt (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Đà Lạt has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Đà Lạt
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Đà Lạt in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Đà Lạt has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 25 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Đà Lạt vs Nha Trang
In October Đà Lạt has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs 38). During the day Nha Trang is 6 °C warmer than Đà Lạt.
| in October | Đà Lạt | Nha Trang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 30° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 28° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 24 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Jan – Apr |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Đà Lạt
When is the best time to visit Đà Lạt?
The best time to visit Đà Lạt is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Đà Lạt?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. December is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Đà Lạt?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 306 mm. The driest month is February with 27 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Đà Lạt get?
Đà Lạt gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.2 hours a day; in September there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Đà Lạt in?
Đà Lạt is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Đà Lạt?
A nonstop flight from London to Đà Lạt takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,230 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Đà Lạt?
Đà Lạt has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 59, summer holidays 57, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 76.