Siem Reap vs Ho Chi Minh City

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 Siem Reap sees 11 sunshine hours and 15 rain days.

Siem Reap can feel quite hot at 34°C, so plan for heat. Ho Chi Minh City runs hot at 34°C.

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

Siem Reap reaches an average high of 34°C (93°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Ho Chi Minh City averages 34°C (93°F) for the high and 25°C (77°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.

Siem Reap receives approximately 98 mm of rainfall across 15 rain days during April. Rain is frequent, so waterproof gear is essential.

Ho Chi Minh City sees 70 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Ho Chi Minh City the drier option by 3 rain days and 28 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.