Is It Monsoon in Can Tho, Vietnam? Rainfall and Weather by Month

Is It Monsoon?
Can Tho, Vietnam JANUARY
26°
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Peak season
22° to 30°
Dry & Sunny
The most comfortable stretch of the year, with the lowest humidity and the least rain.
☀️ Sunscreen🛶 Best floating market visibility
27°
★★★
Peak season
23° to 31°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and pleasant, with calm canals and clear mornings for the floating market.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
28°
★★★
Shoulder season
24° to 33°
Hot & Dry
Dry season holds, but the heat is climbing fast toward the hottest months of the year.
🥵 Stay hydrated☀️ Sunscreen
29°
★★★
Shoulder season
25° to 34°
Peak Heat
The hottest month of the year, with the first pre-monsoon showers starting to appear.
🥵 Heat protection☔ Light rain jacket
29°
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Shoulder season
25° to 33°
Monsoon Arrives
The rains set in fast, though the heat barely lets up.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
28°
★★★
Shoulder season
24° to 32°
Steady Monsoon
Rain is a regular fixture now, with downpours arriving most afternoons.
☔ Umbrella handy🦟 Insect repellent
28°
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Off-peak season
24° to 32°
Deep Monsoon
Rain falls on most days, and flooding is a real possibility in low-lying parts of the delta.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
28°
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Off-peak season
24° to 31°
Peak Wet Season
Among the wettest months of the year, hot, humid, and prone to sudden street and canal flooding.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
28°
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Off-peak season
24° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with downpours most afternoons and the highest flood risk.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
28°
★★★
Shoulder season
24° to 31°
Rains Persist
Still one of the wetter months, though slightly cooler than the peak of summer.
☔ Umbrella handy🦟 Insect repellent
28°
★★★
Shoulder season
24° to 31°
Rains Ease
The monsoon rains become noticeably rarer, though a late typhoon is still possible.
☔ Light rain jacket🌀 Late typhoon possible
26°
★★★
Peak season
23° to 29°
Cool & Clear
The coolest month of the year and mostly sunny, though a fading risk of a tropical cyclone lingers.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
Drag through the year Jan
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Jan
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Feb
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Dec
This month
Rainfall
10 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
73%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
5 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
8.5 hrs/day
65% of daylight hours
Humidity
67%
Comfortably humid
Wind
16 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
15 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9 hrs/day
69% of daylight hours
Humidity
64%
Comfortably humid
Wind
16 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
41 mm
6 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8.5 hrs/day
65% of daylight hours
Humidity
65%
Comfortably humid
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
226 mm
16 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
72%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
12 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
310 mm
20 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
335 mm
22 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
340 mm
22 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
77%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
15 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
450 mm
22 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5.5 hrs/day
42% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
13 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
300 mm
22 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5.5 hrs/day
42% of daylight hours
Humidity
80%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
135 mm
14 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6.5 hrs/day
50% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
12 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
41 mm
6 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
77%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
13 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Jan, Feb, Dec
Can Tho's most comfortable stretch: hot and sunny with the least rain and the lowest risk of a lingering tropical cyclone. December still carries a small, fading chance of a late-season storm, and by February the heat is already climbing back up, but this is as comfortable as the Mekong Delta gets. Cai Rang floating market and the canals are at their easiest to visit, with calm water and clear mornings.
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Shoulder season: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov
This tier spans quite different halves of the year. March and April are still dry season, but noticeably hotter, some of the most intense heat of the year builds through these months before the monsoon breaks it. May, June, and October sit within the wetter half of the year, rain is frequent, but conditions haven't reached the deepest, most saturated stretch of the monsoon yet. November sees the rains ease off fast as the season turns.
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Off-peak season: Jul, Aug, Sep
The heart of the monsoon, when rain falls on the majority of days and September, the wettest month of the year, can bring flooding to low-lying parts of the delta. Canal and orchard tours can be disrupted by heavy downpours, though showers are often short and afternoon-focused. Hotel prices drop to their lowest point of the year to match.
Good to know
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The 'international' airport is domestic only
Despite its name, Can Tho International (VCA) has no international routes, only domestic flights to cities like Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc. Most visitors coming from Ho Chi Minh City arrive by road instead, about 2.5 to 4 hours depending on traffic and transport.
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See the floating market at sunrise
Cai Rang gets going before dawn and starts thinning out by mid-morning, so an early start matters. Monday through Wednesday tends to be quieter than weekends.
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Canal and orchard tours pair well with the market
Smaller boats can duck into narrow canals lined with fruit orchards and stilt houses, a common add-on to a floating market trip and a quieter look at delta life.
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Flooding is a real risk during the monsoon
Heavy rain, especially in September, can flood low-lying streets and canals in the delta. Keep plans flexible if traveling June through September.
Top attractions
1
Cai Rang Floating Market
The largest floating market in the Mekong Delta, where boats sell fruit and vegetables at dawn, each hanging a sample from a tall pole so buyers can spot what they are selling from a distance.
2
Ninh Kieu Wharf
A riverside promenade on the Hau River with a curved, LED-lit pedestrian bridge, popular for an evening stroll or a dinner cruise.
3
Binh Thuy Ancient House
A well-preserved French colonial villa from the early 20th century, blending European and Vietnamese architectural styles, still owned by the same family.