Best Time to Visit Cần Thơ, Hậu Giang, Viet Nam
Cần Thơ is at its sunniest and driest in January–March.
The best time to visit Cần Thơ for sunny, dry weather is January–March — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in December to 29.7°C / 85.5°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 258 mm / 10.2 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cần Thơ, Hậu Giang, Viet Nam's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Cần Thơ's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.6°C81.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.5°C83.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cần Thơ?
The best time to visit Cần Thơ for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 29.7°C / 85.5°F, and the driest is February with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cần Thơ's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Cần Thơ?
The rainy season at Cần Thơ, Hậu Giang runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 169 mm / 6.7 in. The wettest single month is September (258 mm / 10.2 in).
What is the driest month in Cần Thơ?
The driest month in Cần Thơ is February, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Cần Thơ?
The least comfortable months for travel to Cần Thơ — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 258 mm / 10.2 in in September, and the coldest month averages 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
Is Cần Thơ climate different from Viet Nam overall?
Yes, usually. Our Cần Thơ figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Viet Nam figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Cần Thơ specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.