In April the weather is at its best in 8 of the 15 destinations we cover. Here is where to go, region by region.
CentralGreatCentral Coast
Beach city, bridge city, and the gateway to Hoi An and Hue.
NorthGreatRed River Delta
Craft villages, ancient pagodas and UNESCO-listed Quan Ho folk song.
CentralGreatSouth Central Coast
Empty beaches, Cham towers and a seafood scene locals guard jealously.
NorthGreatRed River Delta
A thousand-year-old capital that still lives on the sidewalk.
SouthGreatSoutheast coast
Saigon's weekend beach, with sunrise and sunset over the sea.
NorthGreatNortheast mountains
Karst peaks, jade rivers and Southeast Asia's grandest border waterfall.
NorthGreatNortheast mountains
Vietnam's largest natural lake, and stilt-house homestays on its shore.
CentralGreatCentral Highlands
Volcanoes, lava-tube caves and a lake dotted with green islands.
One of the best months in the north: warm, mostly dry, and green. Excellent for trekking and Ha Long Bay cruises.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bac Ninh | 29°C | 95 mm | Great |
| Hanoi | 29°C | 103 mm | Great |
| Cao Bang | 28°C | 130 mm | Great |
| Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan | 29°C | 142 mm | Great |
Arguably the best month on the central coast: sunshine, calm sea and comfortable heat.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nang | 30°C | 72 mm | Great |
| Quy Nhon | 31°C | 43 mm | Great |
| Dak Nong Geopark | 32°C | 75 mm | Great |
The hottest month in the south, often 34–35°C in Saigon. Still dry; plan around the midday heat.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vung Tau | 31°C | 39 mm | Great |
| Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | 33°C | 36 mm | Good |
| Bac Lieu | 33°C | 80 mm | Good |
| Ben Tre | 33°C | 75 mm | Good |
| Dong Thap | 34°C | 100 mm | Good |
| Chau Doc & An Giang | 34°C | 130 mm | Fair |
| Dong Nai & Cat Tien | 34°C | 98 mm | Fair |
| Binh Duong | 34°C | 106 mm | Fair |