Da Nang and Hoi An, Vietnam

The hot, humid, monsoonal climate is a major factor influencing running in the Da Nang area. The months April through October are brutally hot for running, with highs averaging 34C (94F) at the height of summer, with high humidity. Nights stay hot, not dropping below 25C (77F) much of the year. It’s a little more tolerable in winter, with high temperatures in the 25-26C (high 70s) range. There are also distinct wet and dry seasons. From September through November, there are heavy, monsoonal downpours — you will get rained on! But there’s hardly any rain from January through April.

Da Nang is a busy business and visitor center, so there’s a huge selection of accommodation. For running, if you want to go out your doorstep, we recommend staying near My Khe Beach, such as in My An, which enables access to the promenade path. There are also nice hotels and good running along Da Nang Bay.

There’s a good selection of centrally located stores where you can buy shoes and other running gear in both Da Nang and Hoi An. See our overview map for locations.

GROUP RUNS

You can connect with the Da Nang Runners Club for some group runs.

The signature running event in Da Nang is the Manulife Marathon, held in August.