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Best time to visit Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta is a mysterious and famous destination in Vietnam with green paddy and many wonderful rivers. The Mekong Delta is not only affected by the weather season, but also water seasons. So What is the best time to visit Mekong Delta? Let’s discover this in this post!

Mekong Delta Weather at a glance

Positioned in Southern Vietnam, Mekong Delta is monsoon tropical and stable with two seasons (dry season and rainy season). Due to the influence of tides, the Mekong Delta also has two seasons determined by the water (high water and low water). With an average temperature is 30, the temperature of the Mekong Delta in the daytime and nighttime is quite similar.

In the rainy season, rains often occur but not too long. So your journey can be interrupted but you can continue your trip after 15 – 20 minutes after it rains. Besides, in the dry season, the weather is more comfortable than the rainy season with lots of sunshine and low rainfall. So you can enjoy many interesting activities as well as the tropical fruit here.

The seasons of the Mekong Delta

With the primary means of transportation being boats, the traveling in Mekong Delta is affected by the amount of water so much. So Mekong Delta is additional two seasons which coincide with the rainy season and the dry season.

Dry season

The dry season is between November to April (~the low water season) with the rainfall has 5 – 10% in a year and the average temperature is around 30℃. It’s considered the best time to visit Mekong Delta.

Overall, the weather is hot and sunny, except for December and January when it is has a little chill and more comfortable for the traveler who is not into the heat. These days are excellent for lots of activities such as sightseeing, cycling, boating, enjoying sweet fruit from the garden of local people, and catching fish in the canal.

Rainy season

The rainy season lasts from May to November (~ the high water season) with the short rain coming suddenly and bringing the heavy rainfall. The rains often happen in the afternoon, almost every day but just last for 5 – 30 minutes or so.

As a lot of rainfall during the rainy season, the flood will occur after a few months in the Mekong Delta. Relying on the flood season, the paddy fields have enough water to provide abundant nutrients from rivers for rice, and because the level of water is always high, the floating market will be very beautiful to visit. Below is the table showing the temperature of each month in the year in Mekong Delta.

Month High/Low (°C) Rain
January 33°/ 18° 0 day
February 34°/ 18° 1 day
March 36°/ 24° 8 days
April 35°/ 24° 14 days
May 35°/ 26° 27 days
June 34°/ 25° 13 days
July 32°/ 24° 22 days
August 30°/ 23° 24 days
September 30°/ 22° 20 days
October 32°/ 22° 10 days
November 31°/ 20° 2 days
December 31°/ 17°° 0 day

Best Time To Visit Mekong Delta

The ideal time to visit Mekong Delta is the dry season which usually lasts from November to early April. On these days of the year, you can enjoy many outdoor activities without worrying about being interrupted by the rain, and it will be wonderful if you cruise on the floating market with the blue sky and quiet water.

Spring in Mekong Delta is between December and January or February. Like other areas in Vietnam, it is covered by a multitude of colorful flowers. Relying on this characteristic, spring is considered as the preferred travel time. Especially, the Spring season will be convenient for you to find out about the customs as well as traditional cultures of local people in the Mekong Delta on the Tet holiday.

If you are a food traveler and want to enjoy the fresh specialty tropical fruits of this region, you should come to Mekong Delta in June or July. At this time, many orchards gardens are in the harvest season, so you can visit any of the local people’s gardens to hand-pick fruit and enjoy it right there.

Unlike the Central or the North of Vietnam, the flood in the Mekong Delta is very calm, so it is also called the floating season (high water season). If you like taking river tours in this season, September to November is the ideal time to explore this wetland.

Therefore, depending on your preferences to choose the best time to visit Mekong Delta.

Seasons in terms of Tourism volume in Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta in Peak season (October to February)

The period between October and February, when the weather remains mostly pleasant. It rarely rains during this time. The temperature is around 28°C in the daytime and dropping by 3-4 degrees at nighttime. During the peak season, the region is wonderful with a lush sky, colorful flowers, various vegetable types, and calm rivers. Almost all beaches and other destinations of visitors’ interest are packed, and it is equally understandable. The Mekong Delta is the most crowded these days. Your accommodation and tickets should be booked up well in advance.

During the peak season, Mekong Delta has many attractions and events. The regular attractions around Mekong Delta can be very busy with visitors, so you should book tours and activities ahead of time as well

Mekong Delta in the Shoulder season (August to October)

The annual floodwaters bring plenty of nutrient-rich nutrients to the farmland and provide food for fish, shrimp as well as other aquatic species. Therefore, the cooking ingredients here are extremely diverse, delicious, and nutritious. If you are a foodie, then floating season is a perfect time for you to enjoy various dishes made from the signature veggies, herbs, and meat of the season such as Dien Dien Flowers, Beo Flowers, and Linh Fish…

Mekong Delta in Off-peak season (March to September)

From March to September is a low season for the traveler. So, during this off-season, there is a few tourists find their way into the Mekong delta. Although the weather isn’t exactly perfect, you can avoid the crowds and save extra money on many services such as accommodation and transportation.

What is the best time to visit the Mekong Delta in your opinion? Plan tour to Mekong Delta as soon as possible because many interesting things are waiting for you.

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