Weather in August in The Mekong Delta
Are you planning a trip a to the Mekong Delta in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Mekong Delta in August?
The Mekong Delta is a region in Vietnam. August in the Mekong Delta generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Can Tho. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Long Xuyên with an average of 232 mm to heavy rainfall in My Tho with 272 mm.Average sunshine
Can Tho enjoys a balanced 176 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Mekong Delta in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Mekong Delta climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta?
Can Tho
In August Can Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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My Tho
In August My Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ben Tre
In August Ben Tre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vĩnh Long
In August Vĩnh Long generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Trà Vinh
In August Trà Vinh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam.
Is August the best time to visit the Mekong Delta?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Can Tho, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Mekong Delta.
On average, the best time to visit the Mekong Delta is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Can Tho. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.
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