Cần Giờ weather in January
In January, Cần Giờ sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 24 mm of rain across 3.4 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Cần Giờ's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cần Giờ's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- 3.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:18 AM – 5:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical January day in Cần Giờ reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
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| 26 | 30 | 24 |
| 27 | 30 | 24 |
| 28 | 30 | 24 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
| 31 | 30 | 24 |
How January really feels in Cần Giờ
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Cần Giờ weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 24° | 24 | 3.4 | 11.5 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 8 | 1.3 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 31° / 25° | 18 | 3.5 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 32° / 27° | 58 | 10.6 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
| May | 32° / 27° | 201 | 24.9 | 12.5 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 31° / 26° | 255 | 27.6 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 30° / 26° | 257 | 29.1 | 12.5 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 267 | 29 | 12.3 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 301 | 28.4 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 30° / 25° | 271 | 27.3 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 142 | 16.4 | 11.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 30° / 24° | 72 | 9.8 | 11.4 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 40 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 46 | 54 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 48 | 52 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 50 | 50 |
| 19 | 51 | 49 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Cần Giờ gets around 24 mm of rain over 3.4 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 11% and peaks near 17% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 12 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 11 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 11 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 11 |
| 17 | 11 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 11 |
| 20 | 11 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 11 |
| 23 | 11 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 10 |
| 26 | 10 |
| 27 | 9 |
| 28 | 9 |
| 29 | 8 |
| 30 | 8 |
| 31 | 7 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 54% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Oppressive (%) | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Miserable (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 30 | 63 | 6 |
| 2 | 1 | 30 | 64 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 31 | 63 | 5 |
| 4 | 1 | 32 | 63 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 32 | 63 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 33 | 62 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 | 34 | 61 | 3 |
| 8 | 2 | 34 | 61 | 3 |
| 9 | 2 | 35 | 60 | 3 |
| 10 | 2 | 36 | 59 | 3 |
| 11 | 2 | 36 | 59 | 3 |
| 12 | 2 | 37 | 58 | 3 |
| 13 | 2 | 38 | 57 | 3 |
| 14 | 3 | 38 | 56 | 3 |
| 15 | 3 | 39 | 55 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 | 40 | 54 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 | 40 | 54 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 | 41 | 53 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 | 42 | 52 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 | 43 | 51 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 | 43 | 52 | 2 |
| 22 | 4 | 44 | 50 | 2 |
| 23 | 4 | 45 | 49 | 2 |
| 24 | 4 | 46 | 48 | 2 |
| 25 | 4 | 46 | 48 | 2 |
| 26 | 4 | 47 | 47 | 2 |
| 27 | 4 | 48 | 46 | 2 |
| 28 | 4 | 48 | 46 | 2 |
| 29 | 4 | 49 | 45 | 1 |
| 30 | 4 | 49 | 45 | 1 |
| 31 | 4 | 49 | 45 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 11 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:13 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 5:37 PM to 5:52 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 6:13 | 5:37 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:14 | 5:38 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:14 | 5:38 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:14 | 5:39 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:15 | 5:39 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:15 | 5:40 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:15 | 5:40 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:41 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:41 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:16 | 5:42 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:43 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:43 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:44 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:44 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:45 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:46 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:46 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:46 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:47 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:47 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:48 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:48 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:49 |
| 25 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:49 |
| 26 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:50 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:50 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:51 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:51 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:52 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.65 kWh/m² to a high of 6.45 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.29 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Cần Giờ
In January, Cần Giờ sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Cần Giờ sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Cần Giờ's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Cần Giờ?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Cần Giờ for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Cần Giờ in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Cần Giờ sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cần Giờ in January
The nearest coast averages about 26°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Cần Giờ in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cần Giờ peaks around March 23 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 18 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Cần Giờ in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cần Giờ is worst in October — around 34 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.6× the cleanest month (March, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 21 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 34 | Moderate |
| Nov | 31 | Moderate |
| Dec | 34 | Moderate |
Where is Cần Giờ?
Cần Giờ sits at 10.4°N, 107.0°E, 5 m above sea level, in Vietnam. The nearest listed city is Vũng Tàu, 16 km away.
Topography around Cần Giờ
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Cần Giờ.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Cần Giờ has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 15 m around an average of 2 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 244 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 895 m.
The land around Cần Giờ is covered by water (59%) within 3 km, water (67%) and mangroves (25%) within 16 km, and water (37%) and trees (33%) within 80 km.
Vietnam travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,066
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 59%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.5
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 30.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 500
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cần Giờ (10.4111°, 106.9547°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).