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

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ho Chi Minh City in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ho Chi Minh City, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Ho Chi Minh City in March 2025

Good Weather
Hot
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Cloudy
Planning a trip to Ho Chi Minh City in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +93°F and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 27 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+93°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
27 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ho Chi Minh City has good 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

Going from a maximum of +95°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +91°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% 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 down 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 mm27 mm75 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%68%71%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
10115
Cloudy days
171716
Rainy days
139
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 27 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 10 to 11.

Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.

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 3 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 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Ho Chi Minh City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 110 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 39 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ho Chi Minh City wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 311 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

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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+92°F
3 March
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+92°F
4 March
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+94°F
5 March
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+94°F
6 March
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+94°F
7 March
☁️
+93°F
8 March
☀️
+94°F
9 March
☁️
+92°F
10 March
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+88°F
11 March
☁️
+93°F
12 March
☁️
+90°F
13 March
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+94°F
14 March
☁️
+93°F
15 March
☁️
+93°F
16 March
☁️
+92°F
17 March
☁️
+92°F
18 March
☁️
+92°F
19 March
☁️
+93°F
20 March
☁️
+90°F
21 March
☁️
+88°F
22 March
☁️
+87°F
23 March
☁️
+91°F
24 March
☀️
+93°F
25 March
☁️
+94°F
26 March
☀️
+94°F
27 March
☁️
+93°F
28 March
☁️
+95°F
29 March
🌧️
+92°F
30 March
☁️
+93°F
31 March
☁️
+90°F
In March 2023 Ho Chi Minh City had 3 sunny days, 27 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +91°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +88°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 1989 (+91°F) and the highest in 2013 (+97°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 0 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?

March is a really good time to go to Ho Chi Minh City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City.

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?

The amount of sunny days in Ho Chi Minh City during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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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, 2022.

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.