Can Tho weather in February
February in Can Tho: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#1 of 12 months in Can Tho · #593 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 32°C
- Nights
- 23°C
- Wet days
- 3
- Sun
- 10.6 h
- Humidity
- 74%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Can Tho in February
Forum posters consistently name February as one of the best months for southern Vietnam generally, including the Mekong Delta region around Can Tho - warm, dry and noticeably less humid than the wetter months later in the year. Posters recommend the area specifically for a floating-market day trip, noting Can Tho draws far fewer tourists than the well-trodden north-south circuit despite being a worthwhile stop. The broader southern-Vietnam framing from posters is straightforward: this is the region's dry season, and February sits comfortably within it, making it a reliable window for delta boat trips and outdoor sightseeing.
Other months in Can Tho
Vietnam forum regulars generally rate the Mekong Delta, Can Tho included, as one of the less rain-disrupted regions to visit in August compared to the beach coasts - hot and humid, yes, but the typical pattern is a squally, thunderstorm-heavy shower for an hour or two in the afternoon rather than an all-day washout. Several posters specifically recommended a slower pace, like an overnight homestay, to work around the weather rather than rushing between sights. It's still the wet season, so pack for rain daily, just don't expect it to ruin the day.
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Can Tho climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Can Tho in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Tết, Tết Nguyên đán break in Vietnam
Sourced from traveler notes: “…ly for a floating-market day trip, noting Can Tho draws far fewer tourists than the well-trodden north-south circuit despite being a w…” — Tripadvisor community
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Can Tho's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherCan Tho's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Can Tho in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Tết
15 Jan – 28 Feb · usuallyLunar New YearClosuresBook earlyThe delta goes home for a week. Markets, the boat operators and most kitchens shut for three or four days, and the flower boats on the Ninh Kieu quay are the thing to see beforehand. Source ↗
- Season
Dry season
1 Dec – 30 Apr · usuallyLow water, hot mornings and the settled months for the canals — but also when the smaller channels behind Cai Rang get too shallow for anything but a sampan.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Can Tho — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Can Tho?
Can Tho in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Can Tho?
- February in Can Tho: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Can Tho on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Can Tho in February?
- In February, Can Tho averages a daily high of 31.6°C and a low of 23°C, with about 15.3 mm of rain over roughly 2.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Can Tho in February?
- Can Tho has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in February.
Within 300 km: Phnom Penh's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr, and Phu Quoc's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr.