Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are close in March. Hanoi averages 20–26°C with low–moderate crowds; Ho Chi Minh City 25–34°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The verdict for March
Mild spring weather and good balance
+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.
Hot, dry and buzzing
+Very little rain
–Increasing heat
March stays firmly within the dry season, with warm temperatures, very little rain and long sunny periods. It is an excellent month for exploring the city before the heat becomes more intense.
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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