April could be a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +93°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in April. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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April is usually the hottest month of the year in Ho Chi Minh City;
Average weather
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+93°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ho Chi Minh City has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +93°F with a maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +75°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +93°F.
Is Ho Chi Minh City warm or cold in April?
Ho Chi Minh City is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +93°F to +93°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +79°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
April is the hottest month in Ho Chi Minh City, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Ho Chi Minh City in April
Ho Chi Minh City weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+93°F
+93°F
+91°F
Min. temperature
+64°F
+72°F
+73°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+100°F
+102°F
Rainfall
26 mm
75 mm
198 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
69%
72%
78%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
8
3
0
Cloudy days
11
6
1
Rainy days
10
12
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +93°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 26 mm to 75 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in March to 3 in April.
Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Ho Chi Minh City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 58 mm, with a 40% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ho Chi Minh City wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 47% chance of precipitation and 310 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 17% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Ho Chi Minh City?
This is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in April 2023:
1 April
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+91°F
2 April
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+93°F
3 April
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+88°F
4 April
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+92°F
5 April
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+92°F
6 April
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+93°F
7 April
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+94°F
8 April
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+95°F
9 April
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+94°F
10 April
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+92°F
11 April
☁️
+92°F
12 April
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+92°F
13 April
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+94°F
14 April
🌧️
+94°F
15 April
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+94°F
16 April
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+91°F
17 April
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+91°F
18 April
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+91°F
19 April
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+91°F
20 April
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+95°F
21 April
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+94°F
22 April
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+94°F
23 April
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+95°F
24 April
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+94°F
25 April
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+95°F
26 April
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+93°F
27 April
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+95°F
28 April
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+95°F
29 April
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+93°F
30 April
🌧️
+93°F
In April 2023 Ho Chi Minh City had 7 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +93°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +88°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Ho Chi Minh City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Ho Chi Minh City in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+88°F) and the highest in 2019 (+91°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1461 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 2247 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in April:
Is April a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
It’s always a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Ho Chi Minh City in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Ho Chi Minh City. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Ho Chi Minh City rainy in April?
Ho Chi Minh City is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Vietnam
Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ho Chi Minh City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.