Weather in March in Vietnam
Planning a getaway to Vietnam this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Vietnam in March?
The weather in Vietnam in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Quang Ninh at 22°C to very hot in Tây Ninh at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Tây Ninh and 19°C in Quang Ninh. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Côn Đảo Islands with an average of 11 mm to high rainfall in Sapa with 154 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City enjoys approximately 274 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at March's conditions in Vietnam, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vietnam's yearly weather, check out our Vietnam climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Vietnam?
Ho Chi Minh City
In March Ho Chi Minh City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hanoi
In March Hanoi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Da Nang
In March Da Nang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hoi An
In March Hoi An generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nha Trang
In March Nha Trang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vietnam.
Is March the best time to visit Vietnam?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, March might be a good time to visit Vietnam.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Ho Chi Minh City. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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