When to go · Dong Dang

Dong Dang in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry season in northern Vietnam)). Across Vietnam: Typhoons shift to the centre; the north improves late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; Vietnam overall
Prices: Medium; Vietnam overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedVietnam month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry season in northern Vietnam)). Across Vietnam: Typhoons shift to the centre; the north improves late in the month.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

Dong DangHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Vietnam overall: Medium
Prices · Vietnam overall: Medium

Vietnam overall: Typhoons shift to the centre; the north improves late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dong Dang, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Sep: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 13
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1

September: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry season in northern Vietnam)). Across Vietnam: Typhoons shift to the centre; the north improves late in the month.

January: Inside Dong Dang's best window: Oct–Apr (dry season in northern Vietnam).

Dong Dang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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