Da Lat, City of eternal spring

Published: 14:01 Wednesday - June 13, 2012

Da Lat's year-round temperate weather, standing in contrast to Vietnam's otherwise tropical climate, has led it to be nicknamed the "City of eternal spring".The average temperature is 18°C - 25°C. The highest temperature ever in Da Lat was 27°C, and the lowest was 6.5°C.

Da Lat is located in Lam Dong province, approximately 200 km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. At an elevation of 1,500 m, Da Lat bears the look of an Old French city with 100 years development. Da Lat has many natural and artificial lakes such as Ho Xuan Huong, Than Tho, Da Thien, and Tuyen Lam bordered by lines of pine trees, which are a well-known feature of Da Lat.

Indeed, Da Lat is renowned for its orchids, roses, vegetables, and fruits. There is a nascent wine-making and flower-growing industry in the region.

There are two separated seasons in Da Lat. The rainy season lasts from May to October, and the dry season is from November to April. The average annual precipitation is 1,750mm. Da Lat is home to the man-made, 5 km² Xuan Huong Lake. As of early 2010 the lake is almost completely dried up.

Da lat is in the temperate region and has pleasant weather year-round, even sunny during much of the rainy season. The dry season lasting from November to March, and the rainy season from April to November. During the winter months, the average temperature is 10 C while during summer it is around 20 C. Ideal weather is from November to March, when the air is fresh and cool.