Short answer
April is one of the most comfortable months in Ha Giang: warm, fairly dry days and quiet roads before the summer rains, with planting season on the terraces. Holidays on 16 April (Hung Kings' Day in 2027) and 30 April – 1 May bring more domestic travellers. The once-a-year Khau Vai love market falls on 3 May in 2027.
Weather
April is usually warm and fairly dry — one of the most comfortable months of the year, before the first heavy showers of the rainy season arrive in May. Mornings can still be cool on the plateau, so bring a light jacket — see what to pack.
What to see
- Quiet roads before the summer rains: a good month for a slow Loop.
- Planting season on the terraces — the Hoang Su Phi terraces are filled with water from late May to early June (the “water season”); see golden rice season for the year on the terraces.
- Green valleys such as Du Gia.
Holidays and events in 2027
- 16 April 2027: Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day (10th day of the third lunar month), a national holiday.
- 30 April – 1 May: national holidays; roads and homestays are busier.
- 3 May 2027: the Khau Vai love market in Meo Vac, held only once a year on the 27th day of the third lunar month. It is a local cultural festival, not a show — book early and be a respectful guest.
Crowds and booking
Outside the holidays, April is quiet — easy to find rooms and a calm time on the passes. Around 30 April – 1 May and the Khau Vai market, book ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good time to visit Ha Giang?
Yes — it is one of the most comfortable months, warm and fairly dry with quiet roads before the rainy season starts in May.
When is the Khau Vai love market in 2027?
The market meets once a year on the 27th day of the third lunar month. In 2027 that is Monday 3 May. Expect big crowds and book a room early.
Are there holidays in April?
Yes. Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (10th day of the third lunar month) falls on 16 April in 2027, and 30 April and 1 May are national holidays. These days are busier on the roads and in homestays.