Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Ho Chi Minh City edges ahead as the better destination in April. Ho Chi Minh City offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Phnom Penh sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Ho Chi Minh City can feel quite hot at 34°C, so plan for heat. Phnom Penh runs hot at 35°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Ho Chi Minh City is the stronger choice in April.

Ho Chi Minh City reaches an average high of 34°C (93°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Phnom Penh averages 35°C (95°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Ho Chi Minh City receives approximately 70 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Phnom Penh sees 86 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Ho Chi Minh City the drier option by 2 rain days and 16 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.