Weather in April in Vietnam
Planning a getaway to Vietnam this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Vietnam in April?
The weather in Vietnam in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Quang Ninh at 25°C to very hot in Tây Ninh at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Tây Ninh and 22°C in Quang Ninh. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Vietnam. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mui Ne with an average of 41 mm to heavy rainfall in Lai Châu with 216 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City enjoys approximately 241 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vietnam in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Vietnam climate page.
Where to go in Vietnam in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh City
In April Ho Chi Minh City generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hanoi
In April Hanoi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Da Nang
In April Da Nang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Hoi An
In April Hoi An generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Nha Trang
In April Nha Trang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Vietnam?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Vietnam with often poor weather in Ho Chi Minh City.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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