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Where to go in Vietnam in April

In April, every region has somewhere worth going. The north: water-filled terraces before planting in Hoang Su Phi; butterflies (Cuc Phuong NP) in Ninh Binh. Central Vietnam: green seaweed season on the volcanic shore rocks in Ly Son; good weather in Quy Nhon, Nha Trang, Da Lat and Vinh Hy. The south: calm, clear water in Phu Quoc; sea turtle nesting season on the national park's islands in Con Dao.

Built from Vietlume's season matrix: 31 sourced seasons and festivals, last checked 19 Oct 2026. No prices, no opening hours.

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By region

The north

In season — 4 places

Hoang Su Phi — Water-filled terraces before planting

Apr–Jun

vnexpress.net 16 Aug 2022vnexpress.net 22 Aug 2026✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Ha Long — Recommended window

Apr–Jun

vnexpress.net 18 Jul 2022vmrcc.gov.vnquangninh.gov.vn✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Ninh Binh — Butterflies (Cuc Phuong NP)

Apr–May

vietnamplus.vn 27 May 2025muctim.tuoitre.vn 5 May 2024vnexpress.net 16 May 2025✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Hanoi — Easter lily season, about 20 days

Apr

vnexpress.net 7 Apr 2019✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Think twice

Ninh Binh — Cuc Phuong National Park is crowded during butterfly season

Apr–May

vietnamplus.vn 27 May 2025vnexpress.net 16 May 2025✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Festivals

24/4 · Ha Long — Bach Dang Festival (Quang Yen): main day, procession of Saint Tran

quangninh.gov.vn 24 Apr 2026✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

25/4–27/4 · Ninh Binh — Hoa Lu Festival at the Hoa Lu ancient capital, honouring the Dinh and Le kings

dulichninhbinh.com.vn 30 Mar 2026sodulich.ninhbinh.gov.vn 1 Oct 2021✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

30/4–1/5 · Ninh Binh — Thai Vi Temple festival (Tam Coc), honouring the Tran kings

sodulich.ninhbinh.gov.vn 15 Apr 2022✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Central Vietnam

Mostly good, a few to think twice about

Quy Nhon — Recommended window

Mar–Aug

vnexpress.net 22 Mar 2019vnexpress.net 27 May 2022vnexpress.net 18 Apr 2024✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Nha Trang — Dry season

Jan–Aug

baokhanhhoa.vn 29 Oct 2024vnexpress.net 17 Aug 2026✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Da Lat — Dry season — the time to go

Dec–Apr

lamdong.gov.vnvnexpress.net 6 Nov 2024✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Ly Son — Best time to visit Lý Sơn · Green seaweed season on the volcanic shore rocks

Apr–Aug · Feb–Apr

vnexpress.net 7 May 2020baovanhoa.vn 15 Mar 2025plo.vn 10 Mar 2025✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Vinh Hy — Sunny season with little rain

Feb–Oct

vnexpress.net 19 Jun 2026✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Think twice

Thanh Hoa coast — Summer beach peak, busiest over the 30 April – 1 May holiday

Apr–Aug

vnexpress.net 14 Jun 2022nguoiduatin.vn 13 Aug 2026✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Nghe An — 30 April – 1 May holiday — Cửa Lò beach is very crowded

Apr–May

baonghean.vn 5 May 2025vnexpress.net 18 Apr 2026✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Da Nang — Fire jellyfish at the beaches — swimmers may get itchy stings

Mar–Aug

tuoitre.vn 11 Jul 2018✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Quy Nhon — Summer peak — hotels often fully booked

Apr–Jul

tapchicongthuong.vn 21 Jul 2025✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Ly Son — Peak visitor season

Apr–Jun

vnexpress.net 7 May 2020✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Vinh Hy — Crowded over the 30 April – 1 May holiday

Apr–May

tuoitre.vn 30 Apr 2025baokhanhhoa.vn 29 Apr 2026✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

Festivals

31/3–3/4 · Nghe An — Đền Cuông Temple Festival (Mộ Dạ mountain), honouring King An Dương Vương

visitnghean.gov.vntruyenhinhnghean.vn 14 Mar 2025✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

3/4 · Thanh Hoa coast — Doc Cuoc Temple blessing festival, Sam Son

baothanhhoa.vn 3 Apr 2026baovanhoa.vn 15 Mar 2025✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

4/4–6/4 · Da Nang — Quan The Am Festival at the Marble Mountains

danangfantasticity.com✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

17/4–19/4 · Nha Trang — Am Chua Festival (Dien Khanh, near Nha Trang)

nhatrang-travel.com 20 Apr 2018✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

18/4–19/4 · Hue — Huệ Nam Temple (Hòn Chén) festival — spring rite

hue.gov.vn 30 Mar 2025nhandan.vn 18 Apr 2026vtv.vn 19 Apr 2026✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

The south

In season — 3 places

Vung Tau — Recommended window

Nov–Apr

vnexpress.net 19 Jun 2022sonnmt.hochiminhcity.gov.vn✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Phu Quoc — Recommended window (southern dry season) · Calm, clear water — starfish easiest to see at Rach Vem fishing village

Nov–Apr · Dec–Apr

tuoitre.vn 27 Nov 2024vnexpress.net 11 Nov 2022vnexpress.net 15 Jan 2026vnexpress.net 20 Nov 2025✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Con Dao — Sea turtle nesting season on the national park's islands · Recommended window

Apr–Oct · Mar–Sep

thanhnien.vn 21 Mar 2026condaopark.com.vnvietnamplus.vn 13 Apr 2023vnexpress.net 17 Mar 2022✓ checked 19 Oct 2026

Think twice

Vung Tau — 30 April – 1 May holiday — beaches and hotels packed

Apr–May

dantri.com.vn 30 Apr 2026vnexpress.net 19 Jun 2022✓ checked 25 Sep 2026

What’s in season

White ban (Bauhinia) blossoms beaded with rain on the edge of Ha Giang city, late March

Ha Giang

Northeast

Ban flower, pear blossomApr–MayJust starting

Sunrise ~5:40 · sunset ~18:20 · golden hour from ~17:50

Water-filled terraces before plantingApr–JunJust starting

Sunrise ~5:40 · sunset ~18:20 · golden hour from ~17:50

The Tam Coc valley seen from Hang Mua, the Ngo Dong river winding past green rice paddies between limestone cliffs.Green rice

Ninh Binh

Red River Delta & North Central

Green riceApr–MayJust starting
Butterflies (Cuc Phuong NP)Apr–MayJust starting

Sunrise ~5:40 · sunset ~18:15 · golden hour from ~17:45

  • Crowds: Cuc Phuong National Park is crowded during butterfly season
Plan a trip to Ninh Binh

Hanoi

Red River Delta & North Central

Easter lily season, about 20 daysApr

Sunrise ~5:40 · sunset ~18:15 · golden hour from ~17:45

Plan a trip to Hanoi

Ly Son

Central Coast & Highlands

Green seaweed season on the volcanic shore rocksFeb–AprLast weeks

Sunrise ~5:30 · sunset ~18:00 · golden hour from ~17:30

  • Crowds: Peak visitor season
Plan a trip to Ly Son

Phu Quoc

South & islands

Calm, clear water — starfish easiest to see at Rach Vem fishing villageDec–AprLast weeks

Sunrise ~5:55 · sunset ~18:15 · golden hour from ~17:45

Plan a trip to Phu Quoc

Con Dao

South & islands

Sea turtle nesting season on the national park's islandsApr–OctJust starting

Sunrise ~5:45 · sunset ~18:05 · golden hour from ~17:35

Plan a trip to Con Dao

Good weather to go

Places where the weather is pleasant right now.

Worth a second thought this month

  • Thanh Hoa coast
    • Crowds: Summer beach peak, busiest over the 30 April – 1 May holiday
  • Nghe An
    • Crowds: 30 April – 1 May holiday — Cửa Lò beach is very crowded
  • Da Nang
    • Worth a second thought: Fire jellyfish at the beaches — swimmers may get itchy stings
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  3. Ha Long — Recommended window:vnexpress.net (18 Jul 2022)
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  10. Ha Long — Bach Dang Festival (Quang Yen): main day, procession of Saint Tran:quangninh.gov.vn (24 Apr 2026)
  11. Ninh Binh — Hoa Lu Festival at the Hoa Lu ancient capital, honouring the Dinh and Le kings:dulichninhbinh.com.vn (30 Mar 2026)
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  16. Quy Nhon — Recommended window:vnexpress.net (18 Apr 2024)
  17. Nha Trang — Dry season:baokhanhhoa.vn (29 Oct 2024)
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  19. Da Lat — Dry season — the time to go:lamdong.gov.vn
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  24. Vinh Hy — Sunny season with little rain:vnexpress.net (19 Jun 2026)
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  30. Quy Nhon — Summer peak — hotels often fully booked:tapchicongthuong.vn (21 Jul 2025)
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  37. Da Nang — Quan The Am Festival at the Marble Mountains:danangfantasticity.com
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  39. Hue — Huệ Nam Temple (Hòn Chén) festival — spring rite:hue.gov.vn (30 Mar 2025)
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  51. Con Dao — Recommended window:vnexpress.net (17 Mar 2022)
  52. Vung Tau — 30 April – 1 May holiday — beaches and hotels packed:dantri.com.vn (30 Apr 2026)

Flower and harvest seasons shift from year to year with the weather. Close to your trip, check the forecast and ask locally.