Seasons in Da Nang, Hue & the centre
Storm season runs September to November
Which part of the country
Da Nang, Hue & the centre is in its storm season right now, September to November. Most trips are unaffected, but a storm reroutes flights and closes beaches at a day's notice — the packing consequence is a buffer day and a charged power bank, not different clothes.
Going in May
Hot, bright and dry — and dry here while Hanoi is in the middle of its monsoon.
What this means for your bag
Real sun protection
High-factor sunscreen, a hat with a brim and sunglasses. Reef-safe sunscreen is worth buying before you go — it is expensive and hard to find at the beach.
See the Beach & Pool Kit packA bottle you will actually refill
Heat like this needs far more water than you think. A filter bottle also spares you buying a plastic bottle every two hours.
See the Health & Wellness packQuick-dry fabrics
Cotton takes two days to dry in this air and starts to smell before it does. Synthetics and merino wash in a sink and are wearable by morning.
See the Summer Sun Kit pack
Build a packing plan around the season you are actually travelling in.