Climate Insights for Ðà Lạt

The climate in Ðà Lạt is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 2279mm of precipitation falls per year. Ðà Lạt receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ðà Lạt is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Ðà Lạt sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Ðà Lạt is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2279mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 190mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 325mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 32mm. That's 294mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Ðà Lạt is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently autumn in Ðà Lạt, which began on September 23, 2026. Ðà Lạt is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Ðà Lạt is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 49mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ðà Lạt based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.