South · Mekong Delta
Ben Tre
The Mekong Delta at its greenest: paddle shaded canals, cycle between orchards, and stay with a family on a river island.
- Best weather
- December–March
- In our guide
- 3 places · 7 dishes
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Ben Tre vs Mui Ne & Phan Thiet
South · South Central Coast
Mui Ne & Phan Thiet
Vietnam's driest stretch of coast: giant sand dunes, a kitesurfing beach, Cham towers and wild islands like Cu Lao Cau and Phu Quy.
- Best weather
- June, August, November–March
- In our guide
- 12 places · 3 dishes
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Which has better weather, when?
Mui Ne & Phan Thiet is better in June–November. The rest of the year they are rated about the same.
| Month | Ben Tre | Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 33 mm | Great | 31°C | 20 mm | Great |
| February | 31°C | 13 mm | Great | 32°C | 6 mm | Great |
| March | 33°C | 18 mm | Great | 32°C | 9 mm | Great |
| April | 33°C | 75 mm | Good | 33°C | 36 mm | Good |
| May | 33°C | 223 mm | Good | 33°C | 140 mm | Good |
| June | 31°C | 257 mm | Fair | 32°C | 148 mm | Great |
| July | 30°C | 314 mm | Fair | 31°C | 168 mm | Good |
| August | 31°C | 290 mm | Fair | 32°C | 148 mm | Great |
| September | 30°C | 372 mm | Wet / extreme | 31°C | 206 mm | Good |
| October | 30°C | 365 mm | Wet / extreme | 30°C | 200 mm | Good |
| November | 30°C | 180 mm | Good | 31°C | 135 mm | Great |
| December | 30°C | 88 mm | Great | 31°C | 61 mm | Great |
Average daily high, monthly rainfall and our travel rating. How ratings work.