Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) weather in March
March is a fair month to visit Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): highs of 37°C (98°F) and about 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 49% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with February, it is warmer and wetter; April brings highs of 37°C (98°F) and 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)?
fair month Weather score 66/100.
March is a fair month in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). The weather is usually best in Dec–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 13 mm (0.5 in) falls in an average March. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in March?
Days average 37°C (98°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (90°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 11 mm | 58% | best |
| February | 35°C (95°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm | 44% | best |
| March | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | 49% | fair |
| April | 37°C (98°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 41 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| May | 34°C (92°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 155 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| June | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 212 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 207 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 191 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 190 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 215 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm | 74% | fair |
| December | 30°C (87°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 32 mm | 72% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in March
Weather can differ a lot within Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Thuận An | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Chợ Lớn | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Bình Thạnh | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Thủ Đức | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Vũng Tàu | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 mm | best |
| Dĩ An | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Quận Mười | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Thủ Dầu Một | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Bến Cát | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Quận Mười Một | 37°C (98°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | fair |
| Phú Mỹ | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 15 mm | best |