Facts checked against live data · 27 Oct 2026

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Vietnam in April: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What April is actually like in Vietnam — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
38°C
Average low
26°C
Rainfall
37mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 1st warmest month of Vietnam's year. The 9th wettest month, at 2% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in April

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • April 16, 2027 Ngày Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương · Hung Kings' Commemoration Day
  • April 30, 2027 Ngày Chiến thắng · Liberation Day/Reunification Day

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Ho Chi Minh City, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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