Vietnam Hoi An Weather in March (Peak Dry Season) — Climate Guide
March (Peak Dry Season) in Hoi An is very-high
March (Peak Dry Season) is very-high for Hoi An.
Excellent month overall — dry, warm, calm sea. Best for the full Hoi An experience: Old Town + beach + tailor + cooking class + My Son + Cham Islands.
Travel score
Peak dry season — full attraction availability
March (Peak Dry Season) Weather at a Glance
March is Hoi An's most stable weather month: 28/21°C, 7 hours sunshine, only 25mm rain across 4 days (occasional brief showers). Sea warms to 24°C — comfortable for extended swimming. UV index reaches 8, requiring SPF 50+ and hats. Post-Tết tourism normalizes, with Vietnamese domestic crowds dropping back as Western tourists peak.
March (Peak Dry Season) Travel Advice
Ideal for a full 5-7 day Hoi An + Da Nang itinerary. Cham Islands snorkeling tours start fully operating (calm seas). Book hotels 4-6 weeks ahead. March 3 brings the monthly full-moon Lantern Festival — schedule your trip around it for the iconic no-electric-light Old Town experience.
Flying In from Overseas
Spring break season for Western travelers — popular with US + European honeymoons. Korean spring vacation + Japanese graduation trips also peak. DAD direct flights $300-600 from Seoul/Tokyo/BKK.
March (Peak Dry Season) Pricing Trends
Anantara Hoi An $300-500/night, boutique $100-220/night, hostels $10-30/night. Four Seasons The Nam Hai $700-1,200/night.
Hoi An March (Peak Dry Season) Weather Stats
Avg High
28°C
Avg Low
21°C
Rainy Days
4
25mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
80%
high
UV Index
8
Very high
Wind
9 km/h
Gusts 20
Sea Temp
24°C
swimming great
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
March (Peak Dry Season) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
15 μg/m³
PM10
25 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
30°C
Nighttime
22°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
9 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for March (Peak Dry Season)
March (Peak Dry Season) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 28°C ideal warmth
- Sea calm + warm for swimming + snorkeling
- Cham Islands fully operational
- Full attraction availability
Cons
- Hotel rates remain elevated through peak season
- UV 8 — sunscreen mandatory
March (Peak Dry Season) Events & Festivals
- Post-Tết tourism normalizes
- Hung Kings Festival (mid-March)
- Full-moon Lantern Festival March 3
Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season) — Full Picture
Excellent month overall — dry, warm, calm sea. Best for the full Hoi An experience: Old Town + beach + tailor + cooking class + My Son + Cham Islands.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Warm — t-shirt + shorts, sunscreen and hat essential.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current30°C
23°C
4.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
33.7°C
25.3°C
8.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
28.3°C
22.3°C
13.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
25.3°C
19.7°C
7.7/mo
Hoi An Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25° | 19° | 8d·100mm | 5h | 82% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 26° | 20° | 4d·30mm | 6h | 80% | 7 | Busy | Peak | |
| March (Peak Dry Season) (Best) | 28° | 21° | 4d·25mm | 7h | 80% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| 30° | 23° | 4d·30mm | 8h | 80% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 32° | 25° | 5d·50mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 34° | 26° | 7d·80mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 34° | 25° | 8d·90mm | 8h | 78% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 25° | 11d·130mm | 7h | 80% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 12d·250mm | 6h | 82% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 28° | 22° | 15d·530mm | 5h | 85% | 6 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 26° | 21° | 13d·360mm | 5h | 84% | 6 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 25° | 20° | 11d·220mm | 5h | 82% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Hoi An March (Peak Dry Season) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March (Peak Dry Season) a good time to visit Hoi An?
Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season) is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season)?
Hoi An March (Peak Dry Season) averages a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C.
Does it rain much in Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season)?
Hoi An March (Peak Dry Season) averages 25mm of rainfall over about 4 rainy days.
What should I wear in Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season)?
Warm — t-shirt + shorts, sunscreen and hat essential.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season)?
Hoi An March (Peak Dry Season) sunrise is 05:55 and sunset is 18:10, with 12h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season)?
Hoi An March (Peak Dry Season) air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 15μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Hoi An in March (Peak Dry Season)?
In March (Peak Dry Season), Hoi An is great for Old Town + Lantern Festival, An Bang Beach swimming, Cham Islands snorkel + dive.
Is March (Peak Dry Season) peak season in Hoi An?
Hoi An March (Peak Dry Season) crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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