Month guide · Cancún · Mexico
Cancún in March
What March is really like in Cancún: 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 Cancún. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot and dry, with spring-break crowds filling Punta Cancún's clubs and the Hotel Zone.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Cancún: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:57
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Spring (March–May). Hot, dry and sunny, with spring-break crowds in March and Easter holidays in March or April; May is quieter, but sargassum can start to appear.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Spring equinox serpent shadow at Chichén Itzá (around 20–21 March)
- Spring break (mostly March)
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.
Museum · Southern Hotel Zone
Museo Maya de Cancún and San Miguelito
Visit in the heat of the afternoon or on a cloudy day; the galleries are air-conditioned.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Historic site · Southern Hotel Zone
El Rey archaeological site
Opposite Playa Delfines around km 18, this small Maya site has the remains of a late Maya town, with platforms, small temples and a central street, now home to hundreds of sunbathing iguanas.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Market · Downtown Cancún
Mercado 28
Bargaining is expected; start well below the first price and settle with a smile.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Free
Experience · Downtown Cancún
Parque de las Palapas
The downtown square where Cancún's families gather in the evening, with food stalls selling marquesitas, esquites, tacos and churros, and live music or dancing at weekends.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cancún.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Cancún?
One of the best months to visit Cancún, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April and December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Cancún?
It is one of the best months to visit Cancún. Hot and dry, with spring-break crowds filling Punta Cancún's clubs and the Hotel Zone.
+How warm is Cancún in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cancún in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.