Sơn Trà
Mountain Peninsula in Da Nang with protected nature reserve
Da Nang’s Sơn Trà peninsula (Monkey Mountain) hosts Linh Ung Pagoda, coastal roads and forested trails. Day-trippers come for temple views, beaches and to spot macaque groups.
Sơn Trà is a forested peninsula and municipal nature area on the coast of Da Nang City, Vietnam, projecting into the South China Sea just northeast of the urban center. It is locally well known for its combination of coastal scenery, forest habitat and religious sites.
- Access: The peninsula sits about 10 km northeast of central Da Nang and is reached by a single coastal road that climbs from the city.
- Wildlife: Home to populations of the red-shanked douc, a distinctive primate often seen in forested areas away from the main roads.
What to See #
- Linh Ung Pagoda: A large Buddhist complex on the northeast slope of the peninsula that includes a prominent white statue of Quan Âm and a temple compound visited for views over Da Nang Bay.
How to Get to Sơn Trà #
From Da Nang city center take the road toward Son Tra peninsula (approximately 30-45 minutes by taxi depending on traffic). There are several parking spots and trailheads along the peninsula; local buses and motorbike rentals are common options.
Tips for Visiting Sơn Trà #
- If planning to hike, check local ferry or driving schedules; the mountain is reachable from Da Nang city with an hour-plus drive.
- Bring sun protection and plenty of water; lower slopes can be hot while higher ridges cool quickly.
Best Time to Visit Sơn Trà #
Visit in the dry months for clearer views of Da Nang and the coastline; avoid peak monsoon days.
Weather & Climate near Sơn Trà #
Sơn Trà's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2076 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (339 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (489 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (331 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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