Can Tho weather in November
November in Can Tho: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#6 of 12 months in Can Tho · #1167 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
- Days
- 31°C
- Nights
- 25°C
- Wet days
- 21
- Sun
- 8.5 h
- Humidity
- 86%
- Daylight
- 12 h

Traveller notes on Can Tho in November
Notes from nearby Ho Chi Minh City (127 km away)
Can Tho doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Ho Chi Minh City, close enough to share the season.
Regulars are specific that this marks the end of the rainy season, with the back half of the month noticeably drier than the front, and describe a typical shower as roughly 20 minutes of rain followed by half an hour later you'd never know it happened - genuinely rare for rain to run non-stop for hours. Our row backs a still-wet transition, 154.3mm of rain across a real 19.9 days, alongside real heat, 32.7C reading as a severe 39C at 84 percent humidity, over 24.6C nights. Regulars call the overall trend cooler and drier compared to the peak wet months just before, even though the column still shows a genuinely rainy month by absolute standards. The record: 8.9 hours of sun, a 9.8 kph wind and AQI 89.
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.
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.
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Can Tho climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Can Tho in November
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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
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).
Fair weatherCan Tho's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Can Tho in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Floating season
15 Aug – 15 Nov · usuallyHigh waterLocals call it mùa nước nổi — the Mekong pushes up over the fields upstream, the linh fish and the water lilies come with it, and the delta looks like the delta it is meant to be. Source ↗
- Hazard
King tides in the city
15 Sep – 30 Nov · usuallyFlood seasonThe triều cường tides put river water into Ninh Kieu and the older streets for an hour or two around dawn and dusk on the biggest days, whether or not it has rained. Source ↗
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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Can Tho?
- November in Can Tho: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 21 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Can Tho on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Can Tho in November?
- In November, Can Tho averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 24.9°C, with about 188.3 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Can Tho in November?
- Can Tho has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in November.
Within 300 km: Phnom Penh's The Tonle Sap turns around 15 Oct – 15 Nov, and Phu Quoc's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr.