Vietnam in March
In short
March is, with April, the best month to see all of Vietnam: good weather in the North, Centre and South at the same time. It is the ideal time for a full north-to-south trip.
Weather by region
| North | IdealMild, the mist lifts, good for Ha Long and Sapa. |
|---|---|
| Central | IdealDry and pleasant. |
| South | IdealDry, hot. |
Month by month, city by city
- When to visit Ha Long Bay: month by month
- When to visit Hoi An: weather month by month and floods
- When to visit Sapa: rice fields, trekking, month by month
- When to visit Phu Quoc: dry season and monsoon
Where to go in March
HanoiNorth · The capital, its Old Quarter and its street foodHa Long BayNorth · Limestone karsts and an overnight cruiseNinh BinhNorth · "Ha Long Bay on land", by rowing boatSapaNorth · Rice terraces and homestay treksHa GiangNorth · The most spectacular motorbike loop in the countryHueCentral · The imperial city of the Nguyen dynastyHoi AnCentral · Lantern-lit old town, tailors and beachesDa NangCentral · Central Vietnam’s airport, beach and Golden BridgeNha TrangCentral · Beach resort, islands and divingHo Chi Minh CitySouth · Saigon, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the MekongMekong DeltaSouth · Floating markets and a homestay nightPhu QuocSouth · The island to end your trip on the beach
The right route
Either direction. With three weeks, add Sapa or Ha Giang in the North and finish on Phu Quoc.
Crowds, prices and holidays
High season for Europeans: book the Ha Long cruise and Hoi An hotels a few weeks ahead.
Most-booked activities
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Itineraries that suit this month
- Vietnam in 10 days: North and Centre itinerary10 days
- Vietnam in 2 weeks: the north-to-south itinerary14 days
- Vietnam in 3 weeks: the complete itinerary with Sapa and Phu Quoc21 days
- Northern Vietnam in 1 week: Hanoi, Ha Long, Ninh Binh and Sapa7 days
- Central and southern Vietnam in 2 weeks: Hoi An, Hue, Saigon, the Mekong and Phu Quoc14 days
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Frequently asked questions
Is the weather good in Vietnam in March?
March is, with April, the best month to see all of Vietnam: good weather in the North, Centre and South at the same time. It is the ideal time for a full north-to-south trip.
Where should you go in Vietnam in March?
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Ha Giang, Hue, Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc. Either direction. With three weeks, add Sapa or Ha Giang in the North and finish on Phu Quoc.