Vietnam in April: where it’s dry, where the rains begin and where to go
April is the last dry month for almost all of southern and central Vietnam. Mui Ne gets the least rain (about 3 rainy days), Nha Trang and Da Nang about 5 with a calm sea, showers become more frequent on Phu Quoc (about 12 days), and highland Da Lat already has about 13.
April is the last dry month for almost all of southern and central Vietnam. Mui Ne gets the least rain (about 3 rainy days), Nha Trang and Da Nang about 5 with a calm sea, showers become more frequent on Phu Quoc (about 12 days), and highland Da Lat already has about 13. Daytime highs on the coast are 31–32 °C and the sea 25–30 °C. In the north, Hanoi and Ha Long warm up to 26–28 °C. April has public holidays: Hùng Kings' Day on 16 April 2027, and 30 April and 1 May.
What is the weather like in Vietnam in April?
| Where | Day / night | Rain | Rainy days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Ne (Phan Thiet station) | 31.8 / 25.3 °C | 30 mm | 3 | 28 °C |
| Phu Quoc | 32.5 / 25.6 °C | 148 mm | 12 | 30 °C |
| Nha Trang | 31.1 / 24.6 °C | 42 mm | 5 | 27–28 °C |
| Da Lat | 25.3 / 14.7 °C | 170 mm | 13 | — |
| Da Nang and Hoi An | 31 / 23.8 °C | 35 mm | 5 | 25–26 °C |
| Hanoi | 27.7 / 21.9 °C | 92 mm | 14 | — |
| Ha Long (Bai Chay) | 26.1 / 21.5 °C | about 90 mm | 11 | — |
"Day" is the average daily high and "night" the average nightly low (QCVN 02:2022/BXD). Sea temperature is from climate references; not given for Da Lat, Hanoi or Ha Long. Ho Chi Minh City isn't covered by these averages.
Where to go in Vietnam in April?
For the beach — the centre and south: Nha Trang has its calm-sea and diving season from February to August, and Da Nang's calm sea starts in April. April is the end of Phu Quoc's dry season, and Mui Ne's kitesurfing season lasts until April according to Vietnam News (VnExpress puts the northeast wind until March). More — Nha Trang in April, Da Nang in April, Phu Quoc in April.
FAQ
Where is it dry in Vietnam in April? Mui Ne is driest, followed by Da Nang and Nha Trang.
Can you swim in Vietnam in April? Yes, the sea in the south and centre is 25–30 °C. Swim near lifeguards and stay out under a red flag.
What holidays are in April? Hùng Kings' Day on 16 April 2027, and 30 April and 1 May. All dates — holidays in Vietnam.
Sources and checks
Weather — long-term averages from the Phan Thiet, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Da Nang, Hanoi and Bai Chay stations (QCVN 02:2022/BXD, tables A.3, A.4, A.25, A.28); Ha Long rainfall is rounded because the standard's annual total for Bai Chay doesn't match its monthly figures. Sea temperature — World Sea Temperatures, weather2travel and Climates to Travel, checked 12 November 2026. Mui Ne wind — Vietnam News and VnExpress; Phu Quoc — Vietnam's official tourism portal. Holidays — Article 112 of the Labour Code (LuatVietnam). Sea seasons by city — our month-by-month guides (sources there). Advice is ours.