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Weather in April in The Mekong Delta

Thinking about venturing to the Mekong Delta this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in the Mekong Delta in April?

The Mekong Delta is a region in Vietnam. April in the Mekong Delta generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Can Tho. In the Mekong Delta, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ben Tre with an average of 81 mm to moderate rainfall in Long Xuyên with 93 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Can Tho enjoys approximately 263 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Mekong Delta in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Mekong Delta climate page.

Where to go in the Mekong Delta in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Mekong Delta on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta?

Can Tho

In April Can Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Can Tho
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
34°C 
25°C 
289 hours 
38 mm 
5 days 
35°C 
26°C 
263 hours 
88 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
26°C 
211 hours 
206 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Can Tho

My Tho

In April My Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

My Tho
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
34°C 
25°C 
274 hours 
30 mm 
5 days 
35°C 
26°C 
241 hours 
81 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
26°C 
197 hours 
212 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in My Tho

Ben Tre

In April Ben Tre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ben Tre
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
33°C 
25°C 
289 hours 
29 mm 
5 days 
34°C 
26°C 
263 hours 
81 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
26°C 
211 hours 
220 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Ben Tre

Vĩnh Long

In April Vĩnh Long generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Vĩnh Long
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
34°C 
25°C 
289 hours 
33 mm 
5 days 
35°C 
26°C 
263 hours 
83 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
34°C 
26°C 
211 hours 
203 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Vĩnh Long

Trà Vinh

In April Trà Vinh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Trà Vinh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
32°C 
25°C 
279 hours 
31 mm 
6 days 
34°C 
27°C 
250 hours 
82 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
33°C 
26°C 
192 hours 
220 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Trà Vinh

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam.

Is April the best time to visit the Mekong Delta?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Can Tho, April may not be the ideal time to visit the Mekong Delta.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Can Tho. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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