What to expect in Hanoi in March
March is a mixed month in Hanoi. You get 23° / 18°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Hanoi weather in March
Typical conditions in Hanoi during March, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 23°C 73°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 18°C 64°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 30/100 |
| Total rainfall | 55 mm2.2 in |
| Rainy days | 18 |
| Daylight | 12 h 1 min |
| How it feels | Warm and comfortable |
Average highs sit around 23°C with lows near 18°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Hanoi — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Light layers for 23°C days and something with sleeves for evenings, which cool to around 18°C.
What it costs
Costs in March sit around the yearly average for Hanoi — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 17% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in March, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
Hanoi in March compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 14° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
| February | 20° / 15° | Moderate | $$ | 60 |
| March · This month | 23° / 18° | Moderate | $$ | 66 |
| April | 27° / 21° | Moderate | $$ | 63 |
| May | 32° / 24° | Moderate | $$ | 58 |
These months score higher for Hanoi on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in March
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in March.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
