Can Tho Flood & Travel Advice By Month
Can Tho Flood & Travel Advice By Month

From the beginning of August, Can Tho city has high tides on the full moon days (lunar calendar) and the water level rises in the remaining months of the year. The rainy season is combined with high tides, which causes some roads with low foundation to remain flooded, riverside districts and fields covered with white flood water. According to the forecast, the tidal peak will rise above the alarm 3 (2m) in mid-October and early November.

By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Can Tho Visitor Guide

Can Tho flood and high tides

1. Best time to visit Can Tho

In Can Tho, It is best visited between December and February when it is cool and dry at night, while monsoon rains saturate the place between July and November. If you don’t like excessive heat, avoid March to June. Therefore, it doesn’t really matter when you visit, as the Mekong Delta looks fantastic in full sun and full rain. Travel companies may list tours for the rainy period, but plan your trip dates carefully or your trip may be a washout.

2. Can Tho Flood & Travel Advice By Month

Can Tho flood and high tides

Being in southern Vietnam, Can Tho has a tropical climate and three seasons – dry, rainy and flooding. Rainy season in Can Tho lasts from May to November; dry season from December to April. There are no typhoons in Can Tho, but annual flooding. It starts from mid-August to October. The total number of sunny hours is 2,561 hours per year (source: Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology). Average humidity per month is 86.6%. The least humid month is March (78.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (87.9%). Wind in Can Tho is usually calm. The annual average rainfall is 1,946 mm with 189 rainy days per year.

3. Can Tho weather December, January, February

Can Tho flood and high tides

Weather is perfect this time of year in Can Tho to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 31°C (87.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). On average, it rains an insignificant amount. These times of year are the busiest with tourists. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance.

Recommended things to do: Can Tho floating market & wildlife, flower village, best exploring & cycling around countryside, fruit gardens, Can Tho sampan ride in the afternoon for the sunset, wildlife and nature, cruising on the green water duckweed with the natural waterways. Two weeks before Lunar New Year is great to see the villages and local life.

4. Can Tho weather March, April, May

Can Tho flood and high tides

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel hot. Highs range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with 0 to 3 days of significant precipitation per month. These ones are the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Recommended things to do: Can Tho floating markets and small canals, rice fields by scooters, trekking in nature, biking & off the beaten paths, Can Tho city tour & sunset cruise.

5. Can Tho weather June, July, August

Can Tho flood and high tides

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. Highs range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 32°C (89.6°F). and These months see moderate precipitation with 3 to 5 days of precipitation per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Recommended things to do: Can Tho street food tour by scooter, Can Tho walking street food tour, Can Tho cycling tours, Can Tho cooking class.

6. Can Tho weather September, October, November

Fall daily highs range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 31°C (87.8°F), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains a normal amount: 2 to 6 days per month. September – November is a fairly slow season for tourism in Can Tho, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Recommended things to do: Can Tho River Tour, Can Tho wildlife tours, Can Tho unique tours, Can Tho cycling tours, Can Tho motorbike tours.

7. Pro Tips

Can Tho flood and high tides
Can Tho flood and high tides

If you plan to extend your travel to Can Tho homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.

Visit Can Tho or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Can Tho responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.

Can Tho food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Can Tho cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Cong cake in Can ThoUt Dzach Fine Rice Vermicelli

Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.

Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Can Tho in the rainy season, as Can Tho always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.

Can Tho tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Can Tho Wildlife & ForestBinh Thuy Ancient HouseOrganic Cacao farmCan Tho Floating MarketsCan Tho Small Canals & Sampan RideCan Tho Fruit Garden, Can Tho Paddy Rice Fields, Can Tho Giant Ficus Tree – Secret VC baseCan Tho Rice Noodle FactoryCai Rang floating market, Can Tho Old Market, Phong Dien floating marketTruc Lam Phuong Nam Zen MonasteryCan Tho to Con Dao – Express boatSon Islet – Community-based Tourism

Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!

“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.

Thank you


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