Climate Insights for Cần Thơ
Phường Ninh Kiều, Vietnam
Climate Overview
The climate in Cần Thơ is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,002 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 309 mm of rainfall. Cần Thơ is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Cần Thơ is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 78.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 12.2 in of rainfall. Cần Thơ is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.
Temperature
Cần Thơ has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Cần Thơ has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Cần Thơ is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,002 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 167 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 309 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17 mm. That's 292 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Cần Thơ is a very wet location, receiving approximately 78.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.7 in. That's 11.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Cần Thơ is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Cần Thơ is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cần Thơ based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cần Thơ based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.