Climate and Weather of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

In Vietnam you have several regions, one of which is called the Mekong Delta. The most popular city in this region is Can Tho, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in the Mekong Delta. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Mekong Delta, particularly in Can Tho, temperatures are consistently high throughout the year, with average maximum temperatures always above 31°C.

Note that the warmest month in the Mekong Delta is normally April, with the temperature reaching 35°C, while January has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 31°C.

The peak of the heat usually falls in March, April and May.

When it comes to rainfall, the Mekong Delta sees significant variations throughout the year. October tends to be the wettest, receiving 297 mm of rain, while February is much drier with just 14 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during May, June, July, August, September and October, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 205 mm to 297 mm monthly. For those seeking drier weather, February typically see minimal rainfall, never exceeding 14 mm.

March is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.