Điện Biên Province Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in April.

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Planning a journey to Điện Biên Province, Vietnam this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Điện Biên Province in April

Điện Biên Province, Vietnam is a region in Vietnam. April in Điện Biên Province generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Điện Biên Phủ. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Điện Biên Province, Vietnam, check out the map below.

Precipitation

April is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 120 mm (4.7 in) in Điện Biên Phủ.

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Điện Biên Phủ sees around 207 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Điện Biên Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Điện Biên Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Điện Biên Phủ)

January23°C (73°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November26°C (79°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Điện Biên Province in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Điện Biên Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Điện Biên Province

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam?

Temperature range in Điện Biên Province (April)

Precipitation variation in Điện Biên Province (April)

Điện Biên Phủ

In April Điện Biên Phủ generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
207 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
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Diện Biên Phủ

In April Diện Biên Phủ generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
209 hours
207 hours
204 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Diện Biên Phủ →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Điện Biên Province, in Vietnam.

In our records: Vietnam April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Vietnam in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Vietnam reached 43°C (109°F) in Hà Tĩnh on April 30, 2024.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Điện Biên Province in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Điện Biên Phủ 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Diện Biên Phủ 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)

Điện Biên Province weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in April?

April in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam brings unpleasant weather. In Điện Biên Phủ, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam in April?

Daytime temperatures in Điện Biên Phủ peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in April, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Điện Biên Province, Vietnam get a lot of rain in April?

Điện Biên Province, Vietnam sees substantial rainfall in April. Điện Biên Phủ typically averages about 120 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Điện Biên Province, Vietnam?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Điện Biên Phủ, April might be a good time to visit Điện Biên Province, Vietnam. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Điện Biên Province, Vietnam is in January, February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Điện Biên Phủ. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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