The short answer
When to go to Can Tho
December to March is the best window: dry, sunny and at its most comfortable for early boat trips. April is the hottest month. The wet season runs from May to November, and September is the wettest month, with heavy afternoon rain and possible street flooding near the river. Older travellers will find the dry months far easier for dawn boat boarding, but plan a rest after midday in any month.
Month by month
Can Tho weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 22°C | 10 mm | Dry, sunny, the most comfortable month for boats and markets | |
| February | 31°C | 23°C | 4 mm | Driest month; clear mornings on the river | |
| March | 33°C | 24°C | 15 mm | Hot but dry; start early and rest at midday | |
| April | 34°C | 25°C | 42 mm | Hottest month; early starts essential, first showers possible | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 223 mm | Rains set in; mornings are often still workable | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 310 mm | Wet season; afternoon downpours, humid | |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 336 mm | Frequent heavy rain; green orchards | |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 338 mm | Wet and humid; plan boat trips for early morning | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 451 mm | Wettest month; river and street flooding possible | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 301 mm | Very wet; high tides can flood low streets | |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 137 mm | Rain easing, humidity still high | |
| December | 30°C | 23°C | 42 mm | Dry season begins; cooler, pleasant mornings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Can Tho seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and March
- January: Dry, sunny, the most comfortable month for boats and markets
- February: Driest month; clear mornings on the river
- March: Hot but dry; start early and rest at midday
Good, with small trade-offs: April and December
- April: Hottest month; early starts essential, first showers possible
- December: Dry season begins; cooler, pleasant mornings
Possible, with planning: May, June, July, August, September, October and November
- May: Rains set in; mornings are often still workable
- June: Wet season; afternoon downpours, humid
- July: Frequent heavy rain; green orchards
- August: Wet and humid; plan boat trips for early morning
- September: Wettest month; river and street flooding possible
- October: Very wet; high tides can flood low streets
- November: Rain easing, humidity still high
Useful answers
Best time to visit Can Tho: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Can Tho?
January, February and March are the best months to visit Can Tho, with April and December also good. December to March is the best window: dry, sunny and at its most comfortable for early boat trips. April is the hottest month. The wet season runs from May to November, and September is the wettest month, with heavy afternoon rain and possible street flooding near the river. Older travellers will find the dry months far easier for dawn boat boarding, but plan a rest after midday in any month.
When does it rain most in Can Tho?
September is the wettest month, with about 451 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 34°C.