Hanoi edges it in April. Hanoi averages 22–28°C with moderate crowds; Ho Chi Minh City 26–34°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The verdict for April
Warm, lively and highly walkable
+Warm weather arrives before the heaviest summer rain and humidity.
–Heat and rain both build toward May, especially late in the month.
April is warm without peak-summer extremes and remains strong for sightseeing.
Hot days, lively nights
+Long dry spells
–Very hot afternoons
April is one of the hottest months, but rainfall is still considerably lower than during the wet season. The intense heat is easier to handle by shifting sightseeing toward mornings and evenings.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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