Погода: Кантхо, декабрь

December puts Ho Chi Minh City in its dry season, and the forum's description is consistent: around 30°C by day falling to about 22 overnight, clear or partly cloudy skies, and a low chance of rain — when a thunderstorm does arrive it is usually over within the hour. Regulars call it the pick of the year for the south: sunny, and not as sticky as the months on either side. Worth knowing if the trip continues north, though — December is rainy season in Hội An, Huế and Đà Nẵng, so the dates that suit Saigon do not suit the centre of the country.

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.