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Ho Chi Minh City in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Ho Chi Minh City in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City in March 2025

OK Weather
Hot
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Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +93°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in March. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 26 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+93°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ho Chi Minh City has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Ho Chi Minh City in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ho Chi Minh City for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +90°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +90°F.

Is Ho Chi Minh City warm or cold in March?

Ho Chi Minh City is typically hot in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +91°F to +93°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +77°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

March is one of the warmest months in Ho Chi Minh City, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ho Chi Minh City in March

Ho Chi Minh City weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+91°F+93°F+93°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+64°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+100°F+100°F
Rainfall
9 mm26 mm75 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%69%72%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
983
Cloudy days
13116
Rainy days
51012
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +91°F to +93°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 9 mm to 26 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in February to 8 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ho Chi Minh City is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last March in Ho Chi Minh City?

This is the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in March 2023:
1 March
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+92°F
2 March
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+89°F
3 March
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+89°F
4 March
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+86°F
5 March
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+87°F
6 March
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+87°F
7 March
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+89°F
8 March
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+89°F
9 March
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+88°F
10 March
☀️
+88°F
11 March
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+88°F
12 March
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+88°F
13 March
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+90°F
14 March
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+88°F
15 March
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+90°F
16 March
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+91°F
17 March
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+91°F
18 March
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+89°F
19 March
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+91°F
20 March
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+91°F
21 March
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+92°F
22 March
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+91°F
23 March
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+91°F
24 March
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+92°F
25 March
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+91°F
26 March
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+93°F
27 March
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+92°F
28 March
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+93°F
29 March
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+92°F
30 March
☁️
+91°F
31 March
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+90°F
In March 2023 Ho Chi Minh City had 20 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +86°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ho Chi Minh City climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ho Chi Minh City in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+88°F) and the highest in 2019 (+91°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1461 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 2247 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in March:

Is March a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

It’s always a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ho Chi Minh City in March?

Absolutely, March is hot in Ho Chi Minh City. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Ho Chi Minh City rainy in March?

Ho Chi Minh City is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ho Chi Minh City in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Vietnam

Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.

Monthly weather in Ho Chi Minh City

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ho Chi Minh City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.