Month guide · Ho Chi Minh City · Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City in April
What April is really like in Ho Chi Minh City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with humidity building before the rains; the end of the month brings national holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (34°C (93°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:42
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Dry season (December–March). Sunny, slightly less humid and the most comfortable time for sightseeing and Mekong trips; Tết brings closures.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Reunification Day and Labour Day holidays — busy domestic travel (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 intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · District 4
Vĩnh Khánh food street
After dark, this District 4 street fills with plastic tables and grills serving snails, clams, scallops and prawns cooked with garlic, tamarind or salted egg, alongside cold beer.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Free
Religious site · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Mariamman Hindu Temple
Remove your shoes at the entrance and visit quietly; it is a short walk from Bến Thành Market.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Experience · District 1 (Đồng Khởi)
Saigon River by waterbus
Public waterbuses leave from the Bạch Đằng pier at the end of Nguyễn Huệ and run up the Saigon River past Thủ Thiêm, Landmark 81 and Thảo Điền, giving river views of the skyline for a low fare.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours return
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Museum · District 3
War Remnants Museum
Start on the top floor with the photojournalism galleries, and allow time to recover afterwards; some images are very distressing.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 26°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Ho Chi Minh City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest month, with humidity building before the rains; the end of the month brings national holidays.
+How warm is Ho Chi Minh City in April?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.