Weather in May in The Mekong Delta
Thinking about venturing to the Mekong Delta this May 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 May?
The Mekong Delta is a region in Vietnam. May in the Mekong Delta generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Can Tho. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cao Lãnh with an average of 187 mm to heavy rainfall in Sóc Trăng with 225 mm.Average sunshine
The city Can Tho usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Mekong Delta in May, 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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta?
Can Tho
In May Can Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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My Tho
In May My Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ben Tre
In May Ben Tre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vĩnh Long
In May Vĩnh Long generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Trà Vinh
In May Trà Vinh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°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 May the best time to visit the Mekong Delta?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Mekong Delta due to the typically poor weather in Can Tho.
On average, the best time to visit the Mekong Delta is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Can Tho. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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