Phnom Penh vs Ho Chi Minh City

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.

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

Phnom Penh reaches an average high of 35°C (95°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Ho Chi Minh City averages 34°C (93°F) for the high and 24°C (75°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.

Phnom Penh receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Ho Chi Minh City sees 24 mm over 5 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%.