Hanoi weather in March
Hanoi in March averages 21°C (71°F), 52 mm of rain and 1.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Hanoi, March is the fourth coldest, the fourth driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (71°F)
19–24°C · 66–75°F
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 1.5 h
hours per day
What is Hanoi like in March?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Hanoi in March?
A light rain jacket
About 52 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
March compared with February and April
March in Hanoi is 2.2°C warmer than February and 29 mm wetter than it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
March in Hanoi is 3.6°C cooler than April and 21 mm drier than it, which averages 25°C (77°F).
Daylight in Hanoi in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 12 hours 1 minute in Hanoi, rising about 06:05 and setting about 18:06 local time.
March ends 36 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 23 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Hanoi
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Hanoi
What to read before you book.
Hanoi weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 62°F | 23 mm |
| February | 19°C / 67°F | 23 mm |
| March | 21°C / 71°F | 52 mm |
| April | 25°C / 77°F | 72 mm |
| May | 29°C / 83°F | 204 mm |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 272 mm |
| July | 31°C / 87°F | 311 mm |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 310 mm |
| September | 29°C / 84°F | 179 mm |
| October | 27°C / 80°F | 109 mm |
| November | 24°C / 74°F | 73 mm |
| December | 20°C / 67°F | 30 mm |
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FAQs about Hanoi in March
March climate averages for Hanoi, 1991–2020.
Hanoi averages 21°C (71°F) in March, ranging from about 19°C (66°F) at night to 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 52 mm falls across March, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. March averages 21°C (71°F) against 25°C (77°F) in April — 3.6°C cooler.
March is 2.2°C warmer than February, and 29 mm wetter.
Yes. March falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 1.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 1 minute of daylight in mid-March, against 13 hours 24 minutes in June and 10 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:05 and sunset about 18:06 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 36 minutes longer than it starts.
