Best Time To Visit Mekong Delta Vietnam

With the beauty of fruit orchards, rice fields, and the people’s hospitality, Mekong Delta is a great destination to visit in Vietnam

When is the best time to visit Mekong Delta, Vietnam?

This article includes the weather in the Mekong region, the best months to visit Mekong Delta, and travel tips.

Read this article to plan for your ideal trip to Southern Vietnam.

best time to visit Mekong Delta Vietnam

Weather in the Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta has a tropical monsoon climate, which is favorable for the development of agriculture, especially rice and other crops. 

The climate is divided into two main seasons: the rainy season from May to November and the dry season from December to April.

The weather is about 28 degrees C and stable all year round. Unlike other areas in Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is not often affected by storms and natural disasters.

My Tho boat tour Mekong Delta Vietnam

Best time to visit Mekong Delta Vietnam

As the Mekong Delta has a warm and sunny climate all year round, you can visit the region any time of the year, depending on your schedule. 

Each season has unique characteristics that bring different experiences.

The fruit season (June to August)

Although the garden may have different fruits depending on the season, the summer (around June, July, and August) is the ripe fruit season in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

If you happen to visit the region during this time of the year, you can visit some famous fruit gardens and enjoy the best fruits, such as durian, mango, tangerine, and grapefruit.

Vietnam fruit

The floating season (September to November)

Between late September and November, water from upstream of the Mekong River flows into the two upstream rivers of Dong Thap and An Giang provinces, creating a flooding season.

The floating season causes farmers difficulties because their fields and crop failures are flooded.

However, in return, when the river rises, fish and shrimp are deposited, creating beautiful scenery.

Also, you should not miss visiting Cai Rang floating market or taking a boat trip to Thoi Son Islet in My Tho

Recommended tour: Mekong Delta tour from Saigon.

My Tho boat tour Vietnam Thoi Son islet boat tour

Springtime (December to February)

In the springtime, near the Lunar New Year, the Mekong Delta is beautiful, with flowers everywhere.

If you travel near Tet holiday, you can also experience the unique customs and traditions of the Lunar New Year celebration.

Tet Holiday in Vietnam Lunar New Year

Best places to visit in Mekong Delta Vietnam

Here are some other places that you should visit.

Tan Lap floating village in Long An Vietnam

Tan Lap floating village is about 100 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh city. You should visit Tan Lap village in October or November to see the blooming lotus and watch birds. 

Melaleuca forests in Tra Su, An Giang

Melaleuca forest, located about 30 km from Chau Doc city, preserves the most typical and unique natural habitat of wetland ecosystems in the Mekong Delta.

This forest is most beautiful in the flooding season (from September to November). 

Bird National Park in Dong Thap

Every year when the water floods, Bird National park puts on a colorful new shirt with a dazzling dance of nature.

You should start your exploration in the afternoon to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Also, the flooding season is when the lotus fields in Dong Thap bloom, so take a boat in the middle of the lotus field to immerse in its beauty.

Final thoughts on the ideal time to visit Mekong Delta

In short, you can visit the Mekong Delta in Vietnam anytime.

If you like exploring fruit orchards, then summer is ideal.

If you are a romantic soul who enjoys exploring the Mekong Delta in the flooding season, you should visit from September to November.

Finally, if you’d like to celebrate the Tet holiday, visit the Mekong Delta in the spring to enjoy the festive atmosphere. 

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