Ho Chi Minh City vs Siem Reap

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 Siem Reap sees 11 sunshine hours and 9 rain days.

Ho Chi Minh City can feel quite hot at 34°C, so plan for heat. Siem Reap runs hot at 34°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.

Siem Reap averages 34°C (93°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Siem Reap sees 55 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Ho Chi Minh City the drier option by 4 rain days and 31 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.