Mekong Delta Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam in March.

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Planning a getaway to the Mekong Delta, 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 to Expect in the Mekong Delta in March

The Mekong Delta, Vietnam is a region in Vietnam. March in the Mekong Delta generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C (90°F) in Trà Vinh to 35°C (95°F) in Cao Lãnh. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Cao Lãnh and 25°C (77°F) in Trà Vinh. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ben Tre with an average of 29 mm (1.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Long Xuyên with 40 mm (1.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Can Tho enjoys about 289 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore the Mekong Delta by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Mekong Delta - and find the best time to visit. (based on Can Tho)

January31°C (88°F) February32°C (90°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Mekong Delta in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Mekong Delta.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Mekong Delta

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam?

Temperature range in the Mekong Delta (March)

Precipitation variation in the Mekong Delta (March)

Can Tho

In March Can Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
289 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Can Tho →

My Tho

In March My Tho generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
274 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in My Tho →

Ben Tre

In March Ben Tre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
289 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Ben Tre →

Vĩnh Long

In March Vĩnh Long generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
289 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Vĩnh Long →

Trà Vinh

In March Trà Vinh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
279 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Trà Vinh →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Mekong Delta, in Vietnam.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Mekong Delta in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Can Tho 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
My Tho 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Ben Tre 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Vĩnh Long 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Trà Vinh 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Cao Lãnh 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

The Mekong Delta weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam in March?

the Mekong Delta, Vietnam typically experiences less favorable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Can Tho average around 34°C (93°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam in March?

In Can Tho, the average daytime high in March is 34°C (93°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does the Mekong Delta, Vietnam get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Can Tho averages just 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Mekong Delta, Vietnam?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Mekong Delta, Vietnam due to the typically good weather in Can Tho.

On average, the best time to visit the Mekong Delta, Vietnam is in January and February with generally very good weather in Can Tho. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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