Warm places to visit in March

Asia

Thailand · 34°C (93°F) · 3 rainy days

Bangkok

Gilded temples, river boats, street food and rooftop bars. Heat and humidity build; sightsee early and late, and rest in air conditioning at midday.

Vietnam · 34°C (93°F) · 2 rainy days

Ho Chi Minh City

Colonial landmarks, war history and late-night street food on the Saigon River. Very hot and dry, with clear skies; plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.

Thailand · 34°C (93°F) · 4 rainy days

Phuket

Andaman beaches, island-hopping and a Sino-Portuguese old town. Hot, sunny and calm; crowds begin to thin after mid-month.

Thailand · 35°C (95°F) · 2 rainy days

Chiang Mai

Lanna temples, night markets and mountain day trips in northern Thailand. Hot and often very smoky; air quality is frequently among the poorest of the year, hiding Doi Suthep from the city.

Philippines · 31°C (88°F) · 8 rainy days

Cebu

Spanish-era Cebu City, sardine runs, waterfalls and island beaches. Sunny and dry; one of the best months for beaches and canyoneering.

Vietnam · 28°C (82°F) · 4 rainy days

Da Nang

City beaches, river bridges and mountains on Vietnam's central coast. Pleasant and mostly dry; the sea starts calming, though still on the cool side.

India · 30°C (86°F) · 2 rainy days

Delhi

Mughal tombs, Old Delhi bazaars, street food and the gateway to the Taj Mahal. Warm and dry with clear skies; one of the best months for sightseeing before the heat arrives.

India · 33°C (91°F) · 0 rainy days

Goa

Portuguese-era churches, 100 km of beaches, fish curry rice and beach shacks. Heat and humidity build, crowds thin and prices ease; cashew season begins inland.

India · 31°C (88°F) · 1 rainy days

Jaipur

Pink City bazaars, hilltop forts and Rajput palaces in Rajasthan's capital. Heat builds through the month, so plan forts for early morning; Holi celebrations are exuberant in the old city.

Malaysia · 34°C (93°F) · 9 rainy days

Langkawi

Duty-free island of rainforest peaks, mangroves and west-coast sunset beaches. The hottest month, still mostly dry; occasional afternoon storms start towards the end of the month.

Laos · 34°C (93°F) · 4 rainy days

Luang Prabang

Gilded monasteries, dawn alms rounds and the Mekong in Laos's old royal capital. Hot and hazy as farmers burn fields across northern Laos; views from Mount Phousi are often murky.

Philippines · 32°C (90°F) · 3 rainy days

Manila

Spanish-era Intramuros, free national museums and Binondo food crawls. Hot and dry; Holy Week, when it falls in March, empties the city as residents head to the provinces and beaches.

India · 33°C (91°F) · 0 rainy days

Mumbai

Victorian Gothic and Art Deco, Bollywood, sea-facing promenades and vada pav. Heat and humidity rise but it remains dry; sightseeing is best in the morning and evening.

Cambodia · 35°C (95°F) · 3 rainy days

Phnom Penh

Royal Palace, riverside promenades and Cambodia's modern history. Hot and hazy; mangoes come into season and the city slows in the midday heat.

Cambodia · 35°C (95°F) · 3 rainy days

Siem Reap

Gateway town to Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the temples of the Khmer Empire. Hot and dusty, with hazy skies; plan temple visits for early morning and late afternoon.

India · 32°C (90°F) · 1 rainy days

Agra

The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mughal tombs along the Yamuna. Warm and dry, with heat building late in the month; Holi celebrations in nearby Mathura and Vrindavan are famous.

Philippines · 30°C (86°F) · 6 rainy days

Boracay

Powder-white sand, paraw sailboats and sunsets over the Sibuyan Sea. Dry and warming, with calm swimming conditions and long sunny days.

Sri Lanka · 32°C (90°F) · 8 rainy days

Colombo

Colonial Fort streets, Buddhist temples and seafront sunsets on the Indian Ocean. Hot and increasingly humid, with occasional afternoon showers.

Vietnam · 28°C (82°F) · 4 rainy days

Hoi An

Lantern-lit merchant streets, tailors and rice-field cycling near the coast. Warm, dry and comfortable; one of the best months for cycling and sightseeing.

Nepal · 25°C (77°F) · 3 rainy days

Kathmandu

Stupas, Newar temple squares and the gateway to the Himalaya. Spring trekking season begins; rhododendrons bloom in the hills, but haze often softens mountain views.

Thailand · 31°C (88°F) · 5 rainy days

Koh Samui

Palm-fringed beaches, island resorts and boat trips in the Gulf of Thailand. Hot and sunny with calm water; one of the best months for Ang Thong and snorkelling.

Thailand · 34°C (93°F) · 6 rainy days

Krabi

Limestone cliffs, longtail boats and island-hopping on the Andaman coast. Hot and still dry; excellent for island-hopping and climbing in the mornings.

Maldives · 31°C (88°F) · 5 rainy days

Maldives

Overwater villas, house reefs, manta rays and local-island guesthouses. Hot, sunny and calm with glassy seas; a superb month for diving and snorkelling.

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.

Brazil · 29°C (84°F) · 10 rainy days

Rio de Janeiro

Granite peaks, city beaches and samba between rainforest and the Atlantic. Still hot and humid; after Carnival the city calms down and prices ease, though heavy rainstorms are possible.

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.

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.

Middle East

United Arab Emirates · 30°C (86°F) · 2 rainy days

Abu Dhabi

A white-marble mosque, island museums and Yas Island's theme parks. Warm days and pleasant evenings; beaches and water parks become comfortable, and the cooler season's outdoor festivals wind down.

Qatar · 27°C (81°F) · 2 rainy days

Doha

Landmark museums, a restored souq and a waterfront skyline on the Gulf. Warm and sunny; one of the best months for beaches and the Inland Sea before the heat arrives.

United Arab Emirates · 29°C (84°F) · 2 rainy days

Dubai

Record-breaking towers, winter beaches, desert dunes and creekside souks. Warm and sunny with the sea warming up; still comfortable for outdoor sightseeing.

Oman · 29°C (84°F) · 2 rainy days

Muscat

A low-rise capital of forts, souqs and beaches between mountains and sea. Warm and still comfortable, with the sea warming up; wadi hikes are at their best.

Africa

South Africa · 25°C (77°F) · 4 rainy days

Cape Town

Table Mountain, two oceans, Cape Malay food and winelands an hour away. Warm, settled weather and harvest season in the winelands; one of the best months for hiking.

Kenya · 26°C (79°F) · 8 rainy days

Nairobi

Lions below the skyline, orphaned elephants and the gateway to Kenyan safaris. Heat builds and the long rains usually start in the second half of the month, bringing afternoon storms.

North America

United States · 28°C (82°F) · 8 rainy days

Honolulu

Waikīkī surf, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and year-round warm sea. Warm with occasional showers; spring-break crowds from the mainland.

United States · 26°C (79°F) · 6 rainy days

Miami

Art Deco beaches, Cuban coffee windows and street art in winter sun. Warm and sunny; spring break and big music events make South Beach very busy.

United States · 26°C (79°F) · 7 rainy days

Orlando

Theme parks, spring-fed rivers and rocket launches an hour away. Warm and dry, ideal weather for the parks, but spring break makes March one of the busiest months.

United States · 27°C (81°F) · 9 rainy days

Maui

Haleakalā sunrise, the Road to Hāna and winter humpback whales. Still good whale-watching, with spring-break visitors and some wet days.

Oceania

Australia · 25°C (77°F) · 10 rainy days

Sydney

Harbour ferries, ocean beaches and the Opera House on one waterfront. Still warm and good for swimming, though humid and among the wetter months; crowds thin after the summer holidays.

Australia · 30°C (86°F) · 2 rainy days

Perth

Sunny Indian Ocean city of sunset beaches, Kings Park and Rottnest's quokkas. Still warm and dry with calmer winds — ideal beach and Rottnest weather.

Beach, city or budget: March picks by trip type

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)
• Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Festival continues (usually into March)
• Cape Town: Cape Town Cycle Tour — mass-participation cycle race around the peninsula (usually March)
• Doha: MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit (usually in spring)
• Dubai: Dubai World Cup horse race at Meydan (usually late March or early April)
• Honolulu: Honolulu Festival — Pacific cultural performances and a parade on Kalākaua Avenue (usually March)
• Mexico City: Spring equinox gatherings at Teotihuacan (around 21 March)
• Sydney: Mardi Gras parade on Oxford Street (some years in early March)
• Cancún: Spring equinox serpent shadow at Chichén Itzá (around 20–21 March)
• Miami: Calle Ocho Music Festival in Little Havana (usually March)
• Orlando: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (usually March to early summer)
• Cebu: Holy Week (some years fall in March)

Daylight in March

Day length on these trips ranges from about 11.9 hours in Kathmandu 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.

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