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Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foregroundCafés lining Hanoi's Train Street under lanterns and flags

Bangkok vs Hanoi in March

Hanoi edges it in March. Bangkok averages 26–35°C with moderate crowds; Hanoi 20–26°C with low–moderate crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Bangkok and Hanoi

The verdict for March

  • WeatherHanoi has the better weather8/10 vs 9/10
  • CrowdsHanoi is quieterModerate vs Low–Moderate
  • PricesVery similar$$$ vs $$$
  • OverallHanoi comes out ahead8/10 vs 9/10
Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foreground

Bangkok in March

Quieter, but heating up

Temperature
26–35°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Relatively dry with fewer visitors and lower prices than the peak season.

–Temperatures start climbing sharply.

Dry-season reliability without peak-season prices.

Bangkok in March
Cafés lining Hanoi's Train Street under lanterns and flags

Hanoi in March

Mild spring weather and good balance

Temperature
20–26°C
Crowds
Low–Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Comfortable temperatures and moderate rainfall suit full days outside.

–Humidity is rising and grey or drizzly spells remain possible.

March combines mild temperatures with manageable rain and no summer heat.

Hanoi in March

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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