Ho Chi Minh City weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in March?
In March, Ho Chi Minh City is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ho Chi Minh City.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 57 | 37 |
| Day | 33° | 34° | 34° |
| Night | 23° | 25° | 26° |
| Sun | 9 h | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 2 | 4 | 13 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 3 min06:02 – 18:05
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on average
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %15 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %97 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in March
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Ho Chi Minh City in March: quick answers
Is Ho Chi Minh City hot in March?
Yes. In March, Ho Chi Minh City is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Ho Chi Minh City in March?
Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total.
Ho Chi Minh City month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)