A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a clutch, an electric motor, an arithmetic unit, and an engine controlling unit. The motor transmits motive power on a driving wheel side of the clutch. A first traveling mode wherein the vehicle is driven by the motor and a second traveling mode wherein the vehicle is driven by the engine are provided. The arithmetic unit calculates a first target power before the clutch engages upon changeover from the first traveling mode to the second traveling mode, the first target power being for driving by the engine after the clutch engaged. The engine controlling unit controls, before the engagement of the clutch, output motive power of the engine to a second target power that is set equal to or higher than the first target power. By the configuration, the traveling performance upon changeover of the clutch is improved.