Where should I travel in March?
In March spring arrives in southern Europe while the mountains still have snow. It's also a good month for places that get too hot later in the year.
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5 ideas for travelling in March
01Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Andalusia, Spain
Seville, Granada and Córdoba in mild spring weather – before the summer heat. The orange trees start to blossom.
02Photo: Azurfrog · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Jordan
Spring is one of the best times to explore Petra and Wadi Rum, when days are comfortable.
03Photo: Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Yucatán, Mexico
Dry season with Maya ruins, cenotes and Caribbean beaches. Good for a longer trip with both sights and downtime.
04Photo: Steffen Schmitz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Hoi An, Vietnam
Central Vietnam is dry in spring, before the hottest summer months. Old streets, tailors and beaches nearby.
05Photo: Trysil from Trysil, Norway · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Trysil, Norway
Spring skiing with longer days and often good snow. A short trip from Denmark – by car too.
Where is it warm in March?
In March it's hot in Mexico and central Vietnam. Andalusia and Jordan have warm spring weather – good for cities and hiking, but rarely beach weather.
11 of the 28 destinations typically reach at least 25 degrees by day in March.
- 30°+
- 25–29°
- 20–24°
- Below 20°
| Destination | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket · Thailand | 33° | 25° | 30° |
| Phu Quoc · Vietnam | 32° | 24° | 30° |
| The Gambia · West Africa | 31° | 22° | 25° |
| Galle · Sri Lanka | 31° | 24° | 29° |
| Muscat · Oman | 30° | 22° | 25° |
| Bali · Indonesia | 30° | 24° | 30° |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | 29° | 19° | 24° |
| Cancún · Mexico | 28° | 23° | 27° |
| Punta Cana · Dominican Republic | 27° | 23° | 26° |
| Miami · Florida, USA | 27° | 20° | 26° |
| Sal · Cape Verde | 25° | 20° | 23° |
| Hurghada · Egypt | 24° | 16° | 22° |
| Gran Canaria · Canary Islands, Spain | 23° | 16° | 20° |
| Lanzarote · Canary Islands, Spain | 23° | 15° | 19° |
| Tenerife · Canary Islands, Spain | 22° | 15° | 21° |
Holidays in March: good to know
Easter sometimes falls at the end of March. Check the dates if you want to avoid – or make use of – the public holidays.
These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.
Find your own match in March
We've already picked March. Wayoop asks about your budget, travel time and wishes and finds up to three destinations that suit you.