Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Ho Chi Minh City edges ahead as the better destination in March. Ho Chi Minh City offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Phnom Penh sees 11 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Ho Chi Minh City can feel quite hot at 34°C, so plan for heat. Phnom Penh runs hot at 35°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Ho Chi Minh City is the stronger choice in March. Ho Chi Minh City receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Ho Chi Minh City reaches an average high of 34°C (93°F) and drops to 24°C (75°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Phnom Penh averages 35°C (95°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Ho Chi Minh City receives approximately 24 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Phnom Penh sees 39 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Ho Chi Minh City the drier option by 1 rain day and 15 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.