In April 2026, Vietnam's resort destinations Da Nang and Phu Quoc Island are enteringthe best season for travelers.Stable weather before the rainy season and Vietnam's long holiday coming up at the end of April overlap, and the number of travelers from Japan is on a surging trend too.
Why April is the best season
Because Vietnam is a country stretching long from north to south, the climate differs greatly by region. Organizing April's conditions by region:
- Da Nang (central): April is the peak of the dry season, with temperatures around 25 to 32°C. Humidity is also relatively low, ideal for sightseeing at the Marble Mountains, My Khe Beach, and more. It's the last best season before the rainy season that begins from May
- Phu Quoc Island (south): November to April is the dry season. It's the peak period for enjoying clear waters and white sandy beaches. Since the rainy season begins from May, April is also the "last chance" for a trip
- Ho Chi Minh City (south): February to April is the best season. The muggy heat eases relatively, a comfortable time for sightseeing and cafe crawling
Vietnamese voices: how to enjoy the April travel season
For Vietnamese too, April is prime time. In particular, the four- or five-day holiday combining April 30'sSouthern Liberation Day (Saigon Liberation Day)and International Workers' Day the next day, May 1, is high season for domestic travel. Flights and hotels to Da Nang and Phu Quoc are often fully booked during March.
On Vietnamese travel social media and local media, many posts can be seen, such as "Phu Quoc in April has the most beautiful sea of the year" and "the best season for Da Nang's sunsets," and travel appetite is rising, domestic and foreign alike.
Impact on Japanese tourists: is it already too late to plan a late-April trip?
Access from Japan to Vietnam is seeing an expansion of direct flights as of 2026. JAL, ANA, Vietjet Air, and others operate multiple flights a week to Da Nang. To Phu Quoc Island, connecting via Ho Chi Minh City is standard, but increasing charter flights is also under consideration.
However,the substitute holiday for Hung Kings' anniversary on Friday, April 24,combined with the April 30 and May 1 holiday, has increased travelers, and flights from late April to early May are already nearly sold out even now. For April travel in 2026, you need to make an early backup plan or consider Da Nang from the following month onward (prepared for the rainy season).
On the other hand,around April 9 to 20still leaves a relatively easy window for travel, and you can check availability for local tours and hotels.
Recommended spots in Da Nang and Phu Quoc right now
We pick out spots that are especially popular as of 2026.
Da Nang:
- The sunset view from the rooftop bar of Prince Hotel Da Nang (opened October 2025)
- Ba Na Hills (Golden Bridge): still popular as a social-media-worthy spot
- The new cafe area around My Khe Beach: hidden gems where you can enjoy great views at local prices keep opening
Phu Quoc:
- VinWonders: one of Vietnam's largest theme parks, uniting a water park, amusement park, and aquarium
- Sunset Town: a sunset stroll through the colorful Mediterranean-style streetscape is very popular
- VinPearl Safari: a safari experience with over 150 species roaming free
For planning a Vietnam trip,vietnam-gift.com's travel guideis also worth using. For cafe information on Phu Quoc and Da Nang,the cafe feature page,and for the local language,the Vietnamese picture dictionaryis helpful. Also, before your trip, we recommend checkingthe Vietnam holiday information for April 2026once.
