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Antigua in March
What March is really like in Antigua: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Antigua. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm and dry; when Holy Week falls in March the town is at its busiest and hotels book out months ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 2nd-warmest month in Antigua: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (25°C (77°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Dry season (November–February). Sunny days, cool nights and the clearest volcano views; the most comfortable time for Acatenango and Pacaya, with Christmas and New Year busy with domestic visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Semana Santa — processions and sawdust carpets (Holy Week, March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · West side near the market
La Recolección ruins
Combine it with the municipal market next door, and visit in the late afternoon when low sun lights the fallen arches.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Market · West side near the market
Municipal market and handicraft market
Antigua's main market is a maze of produce, flower, meat and clothing stalls where people from surrounding villages shop, with simple comedores serving set lunches.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
- Photo spot
Museum · Centro around Parque Central
Casa del Tejido Antiguo
Ask about the patterns of a specific village, such as Santiago Atitlán or San Antonio Aguas Calientes, before you visit those markets.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Museum · Centro around Parque Central
ChocoMuseo
A small chocolate museum and shop that runs bean-to-bar workshops, where you roast and grind cacao, make a Mayan-style cacao drink and mould your own bars.
- Time needed
- 2 hours for a workshop
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Food
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 11°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Antigua?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Antigua?
It is one of the best months to visit Antigua. Warm and dry; when Holy Week falls in March the town is at its busiest and hotels book out months ahead.
+How warm is Antigua in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Antigua in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.