Da Lat weather in May (Lam Dong, Vietnam)

Looking to travel to Da Lat in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Da Lat generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Da Lat in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 191 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Da Lat climate page with graphs.

 

Da Lat, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 257 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 87%  
SunshineSunshine 191 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in May

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Da Lat in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Da Lat.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Vietnam? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Vietnam. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.