Vietnam’s climate, strongly influenced by the East Sea, is a monsoon-driven tropical climate typical of mainland Southeast Asia. But in March, it offers perfect travel weather with no rain across the country. Let’s take a quick look at the best places to visit in Vietnam in March, crossing 4 regions from north to south, from the high mountains to the beach; it will give you an idea of where to go.
Weather of Vietnam in March
The weather in March in the North is cool and pleasant, not cold like the last months of the year and not as hot as the summer months. March marks the end of spring, so there is no longer unpleasant drizzle; instead, there is sunny weather, with plants growing and full of vitality. This is the most ideal time to travel to the North with many attractive spring festivals.
Unlike the North with 4 seasons: spring – summer – autumn – winter, the weather in the Central region only has 2 seasons: dry season and rainy season. March is the beginning of the dry season in the Central region with sunny weather and almost no rain. This is also the ideal weather for island-hopping and visiting Central region heritage sites.
The weather in the South will be slightly different from the North and Central regions; the dry season here starts as early as November and lasts until May. The peak of the dry season is February, March, and April, with average temperatures. The average temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the bright golden sunshine of March will be the most ideal time for you to travel to the South with its river gardens and islands.
For these reasons, now let Vietdreamtravel show you the best places to visit in Vietnam in March.
Mekong Delta
To answer the question of best places to visit Vietnam in March, you need to definitely list the famous Mekong Delta destinations both domestically and internationally. Traveling to the delta with lush fruit orchards, eco-tourism areas, and many attractive folk games will be an interesting experience for you this March.
The area, which is criss-crossed by a dense network of canals, is fertile and excellent for cultivation of rice and growing fruit trees. There are also immense fruit orchards, the most impressive of which are located on the islets in the river. It would be wonderful to lie swaying on a hammock in the back garden and enjoy the cool breeze on hot, sunny days in March.
Traveling to the Mekong delta in March, you will participate in interesting garden activities: digging ditches to catch fish, picking fruit, making folk dishes,… This will be an ideal destination for families and groups of friends to experience the simple life of the Mekong Delta.
Furthermore, in March, the water levels are high enough for many people using boats to trade and sail, a stunning chance to watch the busiest river life.
Phu Quoc Island – starfish season
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, the island is a star destination in Vietnam with sandy beaches, diverse coral reefs and marine life, and many dive sites in the surrounding clear waters. The island is also evergreen. Viewed from above, Phu Quoc is covered in a variety of resplendent green hues that blend together, creating a splendid landscape. Hence, it’s considered a “Pearl of the Southern Sea area”.
However, many people mistakenly think that traveling to Phu Quoc in the summer (May to August) is the most beautiful, which is not true. Summer in Phu Quoc is the rainy season; the sea is rough and the waves are big, so it is not suitable for beach play. The ideal time to travel to Phu Quoc is the dry season from November to May, especially in the middle of the dry season, March.
In March, Phu Quoc’s sea is as clear as turquoise, and the waves gently lap against the beautiful white-sand beach like a sleeping paradise. This is also the season when sea stars are swept ashore by waves in Phu Quoc, exciting many tourists. The long sandy beaches covered with starfish promise to be an ecstatic, beautiful check-in scene for those who love virtual living.
Mui Ne
Mui Ne in March offers very nice weather with clear blue skies, low humidity, and an average temperature of 30.0°C. This weather is ideal for a wide range of beach activities.
Mui Ne is endowed with sweeping sand dunes and beautiful rows of palm trees. The beautiful sand dunes of Doi Cat have been a popular subject for photographs, paintings, and games.
There are unspoiled, pristine beaches and imposing landscapes that have not been exploited by humans; the water is crystal clear and blue.
Da Lat – purple poinciana flowers season
Regardless of the season, Da Lat is always a place that attracts many tourists with its poetic beauty and lyrical pine forests. Coming to Da Lat in March, visitors will be immersed in the heavenly colors of flowers, including banyan flowers, cherry blossoms, purple poinciana flowers, …
No need to go to the Northwest; in Da Lat, there are also white-flower streets in full bloom, such as Tran Phu, Con Ga church, and Quang Trung Street. Especially in March, it is a beautiful time to see purple poinciana flowers in Vietnam. The most beautiful areas to see Da Lat purple poinciana flowers: Da Lat market, Love Valley, Xuan Huong Lake, Truc Lam Zen Monastery.
Nha Trang – relax on beaches
This is the coastal city with pleasant temperatures and cooling sea breezes. Although there will be a lot of sun and hot days in March. There are many popular beaches in Nha Trang, such as Tran Phu, Hon Chong, Bai Tru, Bai Dai, Nhu Tien, Doc Let, offering you a wide range of accommodation and tourism activities.
Nevertheless, some islands in Nha Trang are open to visitors, making it a stunning combination of beaches, cities, and beautiful islands.
Hoi An – Da Nang – Hue
Located along the Central Heritage Road, the city cluster of Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue is always a popular tourist destination for trips in March. With sunny weather and clear skies, the conditions are suitable for sightseeing. Ancient heritage sites such as Hoi An ancient town, Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda,… and have fun and explore at attractive tourist areas: Ba Na Hills, Ngu Hanh Son, Cham Island,…
Traveling to Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue in March is not the summer peak season (May to August), so you won’t need to worry about crowds, running out of rooms, or too high prices!
This will be a great time to travel, with airfares to Da Nang quite cheap and many attractive incentives. If you still don’t know where to travel in March, come to Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue immediately to enjoy an exciting trip at a super affordable price.
Trekking Sapa
Sapa is a beautiful and romantic town. At an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, the average temperature in March is 15- 18 °C. Fresh and cool air in Sapa is an ideal climate condition for growing temperate vegetables and fruit trees at this time. Therefore, it would be best to trek to explore nature and discover the unique customs of the local residents.
The weather in Sapa in March is no longer as cold or as snowy as in winter; it is warmer and suitable for families with young children and the elderly.
In addition, Sapa in March is sunny, with a clear sky and little fog, making it the ideal time to hunt clouds at Fansipan and admire the majestic Northwest mountains and forests.
Ninh Binh – Spring festival season
If you still haven’t decided where to travel in March, go to Ninh Binh, with charming landscapes that feel like paradise on earth. Located about 100km south of Hanoi capital with a travel time of about 1 hour and 30 minutes, Ninh Binh is the ideal destination for you on your trip to the North this March.
When you come to Ninh Binh in March, you will enjoy the jubilant spring festival atmosphere in the ancient capital. The busiest is the Bai Dinh Pagoda festival, which takes place from the 6th of the first lunar month to the end of the third lunar month.
This is not only an opportunity for Buddhists to come here on pilgrimage, but also for tourists from everywhere to come and celebrate and enjoy the heritage landscapes of Trang An, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Hang Mua, and more in Ninh Binh.
After all, we have listed 08 best places to visit Vietnam in March. Don’t hesitate to share with us your experience. We are willing to check and show it on our page to guide other people, especially first-time travelers.
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