Da Nang in November: rain, typhoons, floods and what to plan

Da Nang in November is warm, very wet and still inside the central Vietnam typhoon season. Expect roughly 380 to 500 mm of rain over 15 to 20 rainy days, highs of 25 to 28 C, rough seas and a real chance of a storm alert, with conditions usually easing in the second half of the month. We would book it for a working month, not for the beach.

This page is not a travel diary. It is a planning model for a typical November week, built from public, dated figures. Where those figures disagree, we give you the range.

What is the weather like in Da Nang in November?

November is one of the two wettest months of the year in Da Nang, second only to October. The published averages differ, so read them as a band, not a single number.

For comparison, October averages about 620 mm over some 21 rain days and December about 125 mm. One pattern matters for your planning: early November can still be very wet, and the rain usually starts to ease later in the month. If you can choose your dates, take the second half.

Is November still typhoon season in Da Nang?

Yes. The central Vietnam typhoon season runs from July to December, with its peak between mid September and mid November. Travel guides put the average at one to two storms affecting the region in November, against two to three in October, and rate the risk of flight disruption in November as moderate to high.

November 2025 showed what that looks like. On 5 November 2025 the US Embassy and Consulate General in Vietnam issued a weather alert for Typhoon Kalmaegi, expected to make landfall overnight on 6 November and the morning of 7 November, in central provinces including Da Nang. The alert noted that the storm would hit areas already affected by heavy rain and flooding.

The official forecasts come from the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting at nchmf.gov.vn. The 72 hour typhoon track for central Vietnam is usually given as accurate to within 100 to 150 km, while five day forecasts are much less reliable. So take the three day warning seriously, and treat anything further out as a signal to stay flexible.

Does Da Nang flood in November?

It can, and 2025 was a severe year. The 2025 central Vietnam floods ran from 16 October to 6 December 2025 and left at least 219 people dead or missing, with total damage estimated at USD 1.61 billion. Da Nang's share of the damage was about USD 33.2 million, and Hue's about USD 129.7 million.

Inside Da Nang, heavy rain from 26 to 29 October 2025 put several communes and wards under 1 to 2.5 metres of water. Schools closed, roads became impassable, more than 36,000 officers and soldiers were mobilised, and the city evacuated 15,886 people from deep flood zones and landslide prone areas. On 3 November 2025, rivers in Da Nang rose again and flooded low lying neighbourhoods.

We take two lessons from that. Flood risk is local, and the floor matters. Before you book a month long rental, ask the landlord directly whether the building or the street flooded in October or November 2025, and prefer a unit above the ground floor. It is the first question we would put to any landlord here.

Can you swim at My Khe beach in November?

Usually not. The city places red flags on My Khe during the rainy months to warn of dangerous rip currents and high waves, and swimming is prohibited while they fly. Waves reach 2 to 3 metres on stormy days, and October and November are the wettest months of the year. The winter monsoon also brings bigger waves and stronger rip currents than in summer.

A red flag means no swimming, full stop.

Is Da Nang in November good for remote work?

Yes, if you plan for power and connectivity cuts. Storms knock out the grid in parts of central Vietnam: Hoi An lost grid power for more than 60 hours during Typhoon Trami. Your home connection is only as good as your building's electricity.

The simplest hedge is a coworking day pass you can use when your apartment goes dark. These were the terms of two spaces on 21 November 2025:

We found no mention of a generator at either space, so ask before you rely on it during a storm. For calls with Europe or the US, a mobile data plan as a second connection is worth more to you than any cafe. Our internet guide covers your connection options.

What should you plan for a week in Da Nang in November?

A November week goes smoothly when you prepare for the one or two days the weather takes away. This is the checklist we would follow.

1. Arrive after mid November if your dates are flexible, since rain usually eases later in the month.
2. Keep about 3,000,000 VND in cash (around USD 120), because ATMs can go offline during long power cuts. Check today's rate with our currency check.
3. Buy travel insurance before a storm is named, since policies can exclude a "known event", and book refundable rooms.
4. Leave a buffer day before any onward flight.
5. Check nchmf.gov.vn and your embassy's alerts once a storm appears, and plan around the 72 hour track.
6. Charge power banks and fill drinking water when an alert is issued.
7. Pack a rain poncho and quick drying sandals. An umbrella is no use in wind driven rain.
8. Ask your landlord which streets and floors flooded in 2025 before you sign a lease.
9. Stay out of the sea when red flags are up on My Khe.

When does the rainy season in Da Nang end?

The rainy season winds down in December and the dry season follows. December averages about 125 mm of rain. The driest stretch runs from February to May, and March is the driest month at about 22 mm. If you want beach days and not a quiet working month, aim for spring.

November still has mild temperatures and a warm sea to look at, if not to swim in. If you are weighing Da Nang as a longer base, our look at whether Da Nang is still worth it in 2026 and the destination comparison put the season in context with costs and visas.

Updated on 26 September 2026. Rules and prices change: confirm with the official source linked above before you act.