Ho Chi Minh City weather in March (Ho Chi Minh Municipality, Vietnam)

Is Ho Chi Minh City a good destination in March, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Ho Chi Minh City typically includes very high temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 35°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Ho Chi Minh City in March usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 274 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ho Chi Minh City climate page with graphs.

 

Ho Chi Minh City, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 274 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Vietnam in March

Find out more about the weather in Vietnam and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ho Chi Minh City.

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