In March the weather is at its best in 11 of the 15 destinations we cover. Here is where to go, region by region.
CentralGreatCentral Coast
Beach city, bridge city, and the gateway to Hoi An and Hue.
CentralGreatSouth Central Coast
Empty beaches, Cham towers and a seafood scene locals guard jealously.
NorthGreatRed River Delta
Craft villages, ancient pagodas and UNESCO-listed Quan Ho folk song.
NorthGreatRed River Delta
A thousand-year-old capital that still lives on the sidewalk.
SouthGreatSoutheast coast
Saigon's weekend beach, with sunrise and sunset over the sea.
NorthGreatNortheast mountains
Vietnam's largest natural lake, and stilt-house homestays on its shore.
NorthGreatNortheast mountains
Karst peaks, jade rivers and Southeast Asia's grandest border waterfall.
SouthGreatMekong Delta
The playboy prince, folk music and wind turbines in the sea.
Spring warms up and the drizzle eases. Good for Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay, though skies over the bay can be hazy.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bac Ninh | 26°C | 67 mm | Great |
| Hanoi | 26°C | 71 mm | Great |
| Ba Be Lake & Bac Kan | 26°C | 105 mm | Great |
| Cao Bang | 25°C | 108 mm | Great |
Excellent: dry, warm and not yet hot. Beaches in Da Nang, Hoi An and Quy Nhon start to shine.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Da Nang | 27°C | 62 mm | Great |
| Quy Nhon | 28°C | 39 mm | Great |
| Dak Nong Geopark | 32°C | 27 mm | Great |
Hot and dry, the sunniest time of year. Mui Ne's kitesurfing season is in full swing.
| Destination | Avg high | Rain | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vung Tau | 30°C | 10 mm | Great |
| Bac Lieu | 32°C | 24 mm | Great |
| Mui Ne & Phan Thiet | 32°C | 9 mm | Great |
| Ben Tre | 33°C | 18 mm | Great |
| Dong Thap | 34°C | 33 mm | Good |
| Chau Doc & An Giang | 34°C | 28 mm | Good |
| Dong Nai & Cat Tien | 34°C | 17 mm | Good |
| Binh Duong | 34°C | 21 mm | Good |