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Ho Chi Minh City weather in April (Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam)

What does the weather outlook for Ho Chi Minh City look like in April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Ho Chi Minh City includes extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 36°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 26°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Ho Chi Minh City in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 241 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Ho Chi Minh City. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ho Chi Minh City climate page with graphs.

 

Ho Chi Minh City, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 241 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in April

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Camping
7/10

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