Bến Tre weather in March
In March, Bến Tre sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 23 mm of rain across 4.2 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Bến Tre's 1st-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bến Tre's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
- 4.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:06 AM – 6:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 49%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.35 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Bến Tre is Former provincial city and capital of Bến Tre province, Vietnam..
- Density
- 1,750/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical March day in Bến Tre reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 31 | 25 |
| 2 | 31 | 25 |
| 3 | 31 | 25 |
| 4 | 31 | 25 |
| 5 | 31 | 25 |
| 6 | 31 | 25 |
| 7 | 31 | 25 |
| 8 | 31 | 25 |
| 9 | 31 | 25 |
| 10 | 31 | 25 |
| 11 | 31 | 25 |
| 12 | 31 | 25 |
| 13 | 31 | 25 |
| 14 | 31 | 25 |
| 15 | 31 | 25 |
| 16 | 31 | 25 |
| 17 | 32 | 25 |
| 18 | 32 | 25 |
| 19 | 32 | 25 |
| 20 | 32 | 25 |
| 21 | 32 | 26 |
| 22 | 32 | 26 |
| 23 | 32 | 26 |
| 24 | 32 | 26 |
| 25 | 32 | 26 |
| 26 | 32 | 26 |
| 27 | 32 | 26 |
| 28 | 32 | 26 |
| 29 | 32 | 26 |
| 30 | 32 | 26 |
| 31 | 32 | 26 |
How March really feels in Bến Tre
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bến Tre weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 4th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 23° | 25 | 3.8 | 11.5 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 9 | 1.7 | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 31° / 25° | 23 | 4.2 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 33° / 26° | 68 | 11.6 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
| May | 33° / 26° | 213 | 25 | 12.5 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 26° | 263 | 27.5 | 12.6 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 31° / 25° | 255 | 28.6 | 12.5 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 31° / 25° | 271 | 29 | 12.3 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 31° / 25° | 302 | 28.4 | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 25° | 310 | 27.6 | 11.8 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 147 | 17.1 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 24° | 75 | 9.7 | 11.4 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 44% of the time in March, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%.
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| Clearer (%) | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 66 | 34 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 67 | 33 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 67 | 33 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 62 | 38 |
| 26 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Bến Tre gets around 23 mm of rain over 4.2 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
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| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 6 |
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| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 73% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 67 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 58 |
| Miserable (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 72 | 8 |
| 2 | 19 | 73 | 8 |
| 3 | 19 | 73 | 8 |
| 4 | 18 | 73 | 9 |
| 5 | 17 | 74 | 9 |
| 6 | 16 | 75 | 9 |
| 7 | 15 | 76 | 9 |
| 8 | 14 | 76 | 10 |
| 9 | 13 | 77 | 10 |
| 10 | 12 | 78 | 10 |
| 11 | 11 | 78 | 11 |
| 12 | 9 | 79 | 12 |
| 13 | 8 | 80 | 12 |
| 14 | 7 | 80 | 13 |
| 15 | 6 | 80 | 14 |
| 16 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 17 | 4 | 80 | 16 |
| 18 | 3 | 79 | 18 |
| 19 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 20 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 21 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
| 22 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 23 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 24 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 25 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 26 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 27 | 1 | 65 | 34 |
| 28 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 29 | 1 | 61 | 38 |
| 30 | 1 | 60 | 39 |
| 31 | 1 | 58 | 41 |
Wind in March
Winds average 12 km/h in March, the windiest month of the year.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:14 AM to 5:57 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 6:02 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:01 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:02 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:02 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:02 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:12 | 6:02 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:11 | 6:02 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:02 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:10 | 6:02 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:02 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:09 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:08 | 6:02 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 6:02 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:02 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:02 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:02 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:02 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:03 | 6:02 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:02 | 6:02 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:02 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:01 | 6:02 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:02 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 6:02 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 6:02 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:02 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:58 | 6:02 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:02 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.35 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.65 kWh/m² to a high of 6.35 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.35 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bến Tre
In March, Bến Tre sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bến Tre sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Bến Tre's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Bến Tre?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Bến Tre for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bến Tre in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Bến Tre sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bến Tre in March
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 49 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Bến Tre in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bến Tre peaks around March 23 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 18 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Bến Tre in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bến Tre is worst in December — around 49 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.8× the cleanest month (August, 28 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 46 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 41 | 47 | 49 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | Poor |
| Feb | 38 | Poor |
| Mar | 33 | Moderate |
| Apr | 32 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 31 | Moderate |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 41 | Poor |
| Nov | 47 | Poor |
| Dec | 49 | Poor |
Where is Bến Tre?
Bến Tre sits at 10.2°N, 106.4°E, 5 m above sea level, in Vietnam. The nearest listed city is Mỹ Tho, 13 km away.
Topography around Bến Tre
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bến Tre.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bến Tre has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 13 m around an average of 5 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 16 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 259 m.
The land around Bến Tre is covered by trees (59%) and artificial surfaces (35%) within 3 km, trees (79%) within 16 km, and trees (32%), cropland (31%) and water (26%) within 80 km.
Vietnam travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,066
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 59%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.5
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 30.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 500
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bến Tre (10.2415°, 106.3758°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).