Ho Chi Minh City in April
Hot days, lively nights
The short answer
April is one of the best months to visit Ho Chi Minh City.
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.
8/10 overall26–34°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather8/10
Crowds7/10
Prices7.5/10
Events8/10
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 26–34°C
- Hot days, lively nights
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
- Moderate
+Long dry spells
–Very hot afternoons
My tip for April
Use the hottest part of the afternoon for cafés, museums or a hotel pool.
- nightlife
- rooftop bars
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Ho Chi Minh City, 5th for weather, 5th for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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What’s on in Ho Chi Minh City in April
- Dry-season rooftops
- Plan sunset drinks, rooftop bars and evening walks during the drier part of the year, when rainfall is generally less disruptive.
- Mekong Delta day trip
- The drier season is a practical window for adding a Mekong Delta day trip to your Ho Chi Minh City itinerary.
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