Hanoi · SpringMonth summary
Hanoi weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hanoi in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.2/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Hanoi in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Hanoi. Temperatures rise (26°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 15°C | 22°C | 34% | 2.0 | 4.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 15°C | 23°C | 36% | 1.8 | 3.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 19°C | 26°C | 39% | 2.4 | 3.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 29°C | 41% | 3.5 | 6.7h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 25°C | 31°C | 58% | 7.0 | 9.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 27°C | 33°C | 60% | 8.9 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 33°C | 67% | 10.2 | 10.1h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 26°C | 32°C | 80% | 13.5 | 8.9h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ September | 25°C | 31°C | 71% | 11.4 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 22°C | 29°C | 44% | 6.9 | 9.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ November | 19°C | 26°C | 28% | 2.0 | 8.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 15°C | 22°C | 22% | 1.1 | 6.4h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Hanoi averages 26°C, 39% rainy days and 3.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
March vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hanoi in March
Is March a good time to visit Hanoi?
March is an acceptable time for Hanoi (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Hanoi in March?
With 26°C max and 3.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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