Vietnam in April
In short
April brings good weather everywhere, with heat rising sharply in the South. Watch the end of the month: 30 April and 1 May are public holidays and Vietnamese families head to the beaches en masse.
Weather by region
| North | IdealMild to warm, good visibility. |
|---|---|
| Central | IdealDry, pleasant heat, sea warming up. |
| South | IdealVery hot, still dry. |
Month by month, city by city
- When to visit Ha Long Bay: month by month
- When to visit Hoi An: weather month by month and floods
- When to visit Sapa: rice fields, trekking, month by month
- When to visit Phu Quoc: dry season and monsoon
Where to go in April
HanoiNorth · The capital, its Old Quarter and its street foodHa Long BayNorth · Limestone karsts and an overnight cruiseNinh BinhNorth · "Ha Long Bay on land", by rowing boatSapaNorth · Rice terraces and homestay treksHa GiangNorth · The most spectacular motorbike loop in the countryPhong NhaCentral · The giant caves of Ke Bang parkHueCentral · The imperial city of the Nguyen dynastyHoi AnCentral · Lantern-lit old town, tailors and beachesDa NangCentral · Central Vietnam’s airport, beach and Golden BridgeNha TrangCentral · Beach resort, islands and divingDa LatSouth · Cool highlands, waterfalls and coffeeMui NeSouth · Sand dunes, kitesurfing and a beach near SaigonHo Chi Minh CitySouth · Saigon, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the MekongMekong DeltaSouth · Floating markets and a homestay nightPhu QuocSouth · The island to end your trip on the beach
The right route
Do the South first, before the peak heat, then head up to the Centre and the North.
Crowds, prices and holidays
The 30 April-1 May holiday fills the beaches (Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc) and transport: avoid travelling between stops on those dates.
Most-booked activities
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Itineraries that suit this month
- Vietnam in 10 days: North and Centre itinerary10 days
- Vietnam in 2 weeks: the north-to-south itinerary14 days
- Vietnam in 3 weeks: the complete itinerary with Sapa and Phu Quoc21 days
- Northern Vietnam in 1 week: Hanoi, Ha Long, Ninh Binh and Sapa7 days
- Central and southern Vietnam in 2 weeks: Hoi An, Hue, Saigon, the Mekong and Phu Quoc14 days
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Frequently asked questions
Is the weather good in Vietnam in April?
April brings good weather everywhere, with heat rising sharply in the South. Watch the end of the month: 30 April and 1 May are public holidays and Vietnamese families head to the beaches en masse.
Where should you go in Vietnam in April?
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Ha Giang, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc. Do the South first, before the peak heat, then head up to the Centre and the North.