Travel ideas · Best places to visit in Latin America & Caribbean in March
Best places to visit in Latin America & Caribbean in March
Where to go in Latin America & Caribbean in March: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Top picks for March: Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Cancún. Buenos Aires averages 26°C (79°F); Mexico City averages 26°C (79°F); Cancún averages 30°C (86°F). All 8 destinations below list March among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 8
- Warmest
- Cancún (30°C (86°F))
- Driest
- Mexico City (3 rainy days)
Latin America & Caribbean
Argentina · 26°C (79°F) · 8 rainy days
Buenos Aires
Tango, steakhouses, late nights and grand avenues on the Río de la Plata. Warm, settled days at the start of autumn; a good month for walking the city and eating outdoors.
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Mexico · 26°C (79°F) · 3 rainy days
Mexico City
Aztec ruins, world-class museums, street tacos and leafy Roma and Condesa. Warm and dry, with streets lined in purple jacaranda blossom; dry-season haze can affect air quality.
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Mexico · 30°C (86°F) · 3 rainy days
Cancún
Turquoise Caribbean beaches, Maya ruins, cenotes and island day trips. Hot and dry, with spring-break crowds filling Punta Cancún's clubs and the Hotel Zone.
Cuba · 27°C (81°F) · 4 rainy days
Havana
Colonial plazas, the Malecón seawall and live son music on every corner. Sunny and warm with low humidity; Easter holidays bring more visitors.
Puerto Rico · 29°C (84°F) · 8 rainy days
San Juan
Spanish forts, blue cobblestones and city beaches in Puerto Rico's capital. Sunny and dry, with spring-break visitors and calm sea on many days.
Jamaica · 30°C (86°F) · 4 rainy days
Montego Bay
Jerk smoke, reggae and reef-protected beaches on Jamaica's north coast. One of the driest months, with spring-break crowds.
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Bahamas · 26°C (79°F) · 5 rainy days
Nassau
Pastel colonial streets, Junkanoo and turquoise water on New Providence. Warm and dry with spring-break crowds and high prices.
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Dominican Republic · 29°C (84°F) · 6 rainy days
Punta Cana
Palm-lined white-sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts on the Dominican east coast. Warm and dry with spring-break crowds and high prices.
Beach, city or budget: March picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Beach trips | Cancún, Havana, San Juan, Montego Bay, Nassau, Punta Cana |
| City breaks | Buenos Aires, Mexico City |
| Lower-cost trips | Mexico City |
What's on in March
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Buenos Aires: Lollapalooza Argentina — music festival in San Isidro (usually March)
- Mexico City: Spring equinox gatherings at Teotihuacan (around 21 March)
- Cancún: Spring equinox serpent shadow at Chichén Itzá (around 20–21 March)
- Montego Bay: Spring break (usually March)
- Nassau: Spring break (usually March)
- Punta Cana: Semana Santa — Easter week, when Dominican families flock to the beaches (March or April)
Daylight in March
Day length on these trips ranges from about 11.9 hours in Nassau to 12.4 hours in Buenos Aires (sunrise to sunset on 15 March). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
March weather compared
| Destination | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | 26°C (79°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 | 3/5 |
| Mexico City | 26°C (79°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 3 | 4/5 |
| Cancún | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 3 | 5/5 |
| Havana | 27°C (81°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 | 4/5 |
| San Juan | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 | 4/5 |
| Montego Bay | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 4 | 5/5 |
| Nassau | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 5 | 5/5 |
| Punta Cana | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 | 5/5 |
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in March?
Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Cancún, Havana, San Juan and Montego Bay are all at or near their best in March.