Con Dao in May: Rainy Season Begins, Sea Turtle Nesting Starts

May marks the beginning of Con Dao’s rainy season and, more excitingly, the start of sea turtle nesting season. Green turtles begin arriving on Dat Doc Beach and other remote beaches to lay eggs — under national park monitoring. Seas begin to roughen, but the island retains its charm.

Con Dao Islands aerial
Con Dao — one of Vietnam’s most pristine island groups, ringed by coral reefs

Weather

  • Temperature: 27–32°C (81–90°F)
  • Conditions: Rainy season beginning; some rough seas
Con Dao National Park
Con Dao National Park protects 80% of the island’s land and surrounding marine area

Best Things to Do

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  • Sea turtle nesting observation (national park permit)
  • Con Dao National Park hiking
  • Prison museum and historical sites

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