Month guide · Hanoi · Vietnam
Hanoi in March
What March is really like in Hanoi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warming up but very humid, with fine drizzle that makes walls and floors damp; trees blossom around the lakes.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Hanoi: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with February (20°C (68°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Spring (February–April). Humid and often drizzly, warming steadily; festival season after Tết and blossom around the lakes.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Hanoi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Ba Đình
Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
Look for the archaeological excavation site across Hoàng Diệu street; many visitors miss it.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Tây Hồ (West Lake)
Trấn Quốc Pagoda
Hanoi's oldest pagoda, founded in the 6th century and moved to a small island in West Lake in the 17th, is reached by a causeway.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Couples
- History
Architecture · Old Quarter
Long Biên Bridge
Walk out to the middle at sunset and watch a train pass; stay on the pedestrian walkway and watch for motorbikes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Market · Old Quarter
Đồng Xuân Market
Hanoi's largest covered market occupies a building first opened in 1889 at the northern edge of the Old Quarter.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 18°C and 15 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Hanoi?
One of the best months to visit Hanoi. The other best months are April and October–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Hanoi?
It is one of the best months to visit Hanoi. Warming up but very humid, with fine drizzle that makes walls and floors damp; trees blossom around the lakes.
+How warm is Hanoi in March?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hanoi in March?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.