Month guide · Hanoi · Vietnam
Hanoi in April
What April is really like in Hanoi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Juliana Ng from Singapore, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant before the summer heat, with brighter skies; a good month for walking and Ninh Bình trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Hanoi: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with March (23°C (73°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:38
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Spring (February–April). Humid and often drizzly, warming steadily; festival season after Tết and blossom around the lakes.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays — domestic travel peaks (30 April and 1 May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Hoàn Kiếm Lake
St Joseph's Cathedral
Completed in 1886, Hanoi's neo-Gothic cathedral has twin square towers inspired by Notre-Dame de Paris.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Quarter
Bạch Mã Temple
Dress modestly and leave a small donation; photography is usually allowed without flash.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · French Quarter
Hanoi Opera House
Built by the French between 1901 and 1911 and modelled loosely on the Palais Garnier in Paris, the Opera House anchors the French Quarter at the end of Tràng Tiền street.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes outside, 2 hours for a show
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- After dark
- Couples
Museum · French Quarter
Hỏa Lò Prison
Allow time for the audio guide; the exhibits are grim but give important context to the French colonial era.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 22°C and 13 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Hanoi?
It is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. Warm and pleasant before the summer heat, with brighter skies; a good month for walking and Ninh Bình trips.
+How warm is Hanoi in April?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hanoi in April?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.