Vietnam in April 2025: Travel Guide to the Nice Weather

A Vietnam tour in April is a surprise as colorful as the weather. Maybe it's the pink church that suddenly travels around the corner, the visual feast of the blue sea and sky, or the breathtaking natural beauty. This is the month you are sure to have a very enjoyable time in Vietnam.

Vietnam's Weather in April

Due to the long and narrow terrain and climatic influences such as the sea, different regions of Vietnam have different climatic characteristics. Overall, Vietnam's climate can be divided into three regions: north, south, and central.

Vietnam's Weather Map in April

Northern Vietnam, including Ha Long Bay and Hanoi, has warm days (20-30°C) and cooler nights (around 10°C). Central Vietnam, with cities like Hoi An and Da Nang, enjoys sunny weather and temperatures between 25-35°C. Southern Vietnam is hot and dry, averaging 28-36°C, perfect for exploring Ho Chi Minh City or relaxing on beaches.

Da Nang Beach

Crowds & Costs

April is considered one of the best months to visit Vietnam, but as it is the last month of the peak tourist season in Vietnam, there will be relatively fewer people, which means you can have a better travel experience.

Accommodation and transport costs will be lower and not too high compared to the other months of the high season, but it is still necessary to book in advance as the pleasant weather still attracts many visitors.

Best Places to Travel in April

Nha Trang

Nha Trang boasts some excellent beaches, stretching for kilometers, as well as being the most touristy part of Vietnam for diving. Visit Nha Trang in April when the climate is pleasant and perfect for an island-hopping adventure. In Tran Phu, where you can sit quietly on the beach and enjoy the sea breeze, which has a very magical effect, helping your body to replenish minerals.

Recommended Tour Itinerary

South Vietnam with Nha Trang Beaches 10 DAYS Explore This Tour

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City in April can bring you a unique leisurely and romantic flavor. You can slowly sip a cup of Vietnam coffee on Pham Ngoc Old Street or go to the Red Church to get a glimpse of this weathered old church, and you can also go to Ben Thanh Market to pick up some local souvenirs with special characteristics.

Da Lat

If you're looking for a summer vacation spot, then Da Lat is a good choice. It is surrounded by woods and waterfalls. You can see many French-style houses here with locally grown flowers, making you feel like you are in France. Or you can go to Datalan waterfall to feel the cool summer day.

Hanoi

Hanoi, as a city with a long history, still leaves many memories of the old days even in the prosperous development today. You can go to the history museum to appreciate the extravagant life in the 19th century or go to Hoan Kiem Lake to feel the atmosphere of ancient literati cultivating themselves.

Hanoi Train Street

Ha Long Bay

Halong Bay is famous for its mountainous environment and thousands of rocky peaks. A cruising journey is one of the best ways to enjoy Ha Long Bay, with its starry forested islets and strange caves that will surely make you feel the mystery and greatness of nature.

What to Do in April

Feeling the Unique Charm of Islands

Nha Trang is famous for its gorgeous beaches, crystal clear water, and beautiful underwater world. April is one of the best times to sample its charming islands.

Dive into the crystal-clear water of Pearl Island, where you can find its rich and diverse underwater ecology with beautiful coral reefs and schools of tropical fish. Or take a cable car suspended in the air and enjoy the sea breeze while admiring the sea, which is very pleasant.

Hon Chong is also a not-to-be-missed attraction where you will feel nature's ingenuity. It has a granite coast which is rare in Nha Trang, which still remains as they were at the beginning. When the sun sets, the evening glow is even more peaceful and beautiful, making it a great place to relax.

Slow Down Your Pace in Ho Chi Minh City

If you want to know if beauty like Paris exists in the East, then Ho Chi Minh City (also named Saigon) will tell you the answer. There are many art-filled places where you will experience a strong artistic atmosphere.

After writing yourself a postcard at the Saigon Central Post Office, start your Ho Chi Minh City experience by going to the Fine Arts Museum, Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum and Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater.

The Mekong River is a sight you must not miss, you can take a local boat on the Mekong River slowly, enjoy the riverbanks on both sides planted with Vietnam's specialty fruits, and feel the shock of the Mekong River, but also have in-depth experience of the traditional manufacturing methods of the Vietnamese people.

Recommended Tour Itinerary

Highlights of Hanoi and Saigon 7 DAYS Explore This Tour

Visit the Fairytale World of Da Lat

The weather in April might be a bit hot, but in Da Lat, you will realize that it is a true summer resort. The cool and pleasant temperature makes you instantly fall back from the early spring, strolling here, colorful houses blocks generally dotted with flowers, as if walking into a fairy tale world.

The Madhouse will make you feel as if you have stepped into Alice in Wonderland. You can walk in the intertwined "dead wood", rest in the belly of the "giraffe", or get lost in the giant "spider web". These are all fairytale worlds constructed by designers with different materials. Xuan Huong Lake, surrounded by green willows, with swans foraging on the water, is perfect for a pleasure boat ride paddling lazily on the lake.

Watch a Water Puppet Show

In April, the temperature in Hanoi is already like summer. If you don't want to go outdoors, an indoor traditional stage show is a good choice. You will enjoy the most authentic water puppet show in Hanoi.

It uses the water as a stage, with puppets floating in the water. The performers, dressed in traditional Vietnamese costumes, play and sing folk music to accompany the puppet to show images of their lives, such as rice farming, dragon dancing and fishing. The vivid body language is sure to make you empathize.

Cruise on Ha Long Bay

April is one of the best months to enjoy Ha Long Bay, a typical maritime karst landscape that brings out the magic of nature. Cruising is the best way to enjoy the beauty of Ha Long Bay.

On your journey, you will see different shapes of rocks and islands. Some like running horses, and some like fighting roosters. The "rock carvings" jutting out of the sea and the French buildings along the coast, as well as the sampans and sailboats that can be seen everywhere, add to the charm of the scenery.

In addition to enjoying the scenery from the sea, another worthwhile visit is the countless and varied caves. The huge stone island contains many beautiful and fascinating caves inside, and the stalactites inside the caves make up a variety of scenic spots in a thousand different shapes and sizes. You will surely be impressed by the magic of nature here.

Ha Long Bay

Events & Festivals

Hue Culture Festival

If you are interested in Vietnamese culture, this is a festival not to be missed. Held every two years, usually between April and June, it features a variety of art, comedy, music, circus and dance performances. You can also go to the Street Art Festival, where performers in ethnic costumes give you a great visual feast. You can also take part in the Vietnamese Traditional Long Coat Show, Hue Dragon Festival, antique car parade, folk games and other events.

Da Nang Fireworks Festival

The Da Nang Fireworks Festival is one of the largest fireworks festivals in Southeast Asia. Top fireworks teams from countries all over the world will showcase the world's most advanced fireworks technology, and the spectacular fireworks display will continue from April to June.

In addition to the fireworks displays, there will be vibrant open-air performances, street carnivals and a food court on Da Nang's main street. You will be there to feel the lively and romantic atmosphere, and with the brilliant fireworks lighting up the city at night, you will be deeply impressed by an unprecedented visual experience.

Vietnam Travel Tips in April

Pay Attention to the Summer Temperature

April is usually one of the hottest months in Vietnam, and it is already summer in southern Vietnam and the average temperature is quite sweaty. Try to wear light clothes and take care of sun protection.

Take Your Rain Gear

At the end of April, the monsoon season is already in full swing in parts of southern Vietnam and there will be light showers in some coastal areas, but even if it's just a shower and won't last long, it's always a good idea to bring rainwear.

Travel to Vietnam in April With Odynovo

Whether it's the scenery or the culture, Vietnam in April is a sight to behold. There are not only coasts, mountains and waterfalls, but also the unique Vietnamese Buddhist culture and traditional puppet theater. Apart from all these, the prices in Vietnam are also a highlight. If you happen to be planning to go to Vietnam, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and set off with Odynovo to enjoy the beauty of Vietnam!