Month guide · Key West · United States
Key West in March
What March is really like in Key West: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Averette ( Averette ), Public domain
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Key West. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm, dry and sunny, with spring-break crowds and the highest prices of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Key West: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (25°C (77°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:37
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:36
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny and comfortable, the main season for visitors; occasional cool, windy spells can cancel boat trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Key West, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Garden · Old Town and Duval Street
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Wear bright colours; butterflies are more likely to land on you.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
- Couples
Historic site · Old Town and Duval Street
Key West Cemetery
Founded in 1847, the city cemetery has above-ground vaults because of the high water table, a memorial to sailors of the USS Maine, and witty epitaphs such as 'I told you I was sick'.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Old Town and Duval Street
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
Try lifting the gold bar on display, a hands-on highlight for children.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Casa Marina and South Roosevelt
Fort East Martello Museum
A Civil War-era brick fort near Smathers Beach, run by the Key West Art and Historical Society, with exhibits on island history, folk art and Robert the Doll, a reputedly haunted doll that draws ghost-story fans.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Key West.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 20°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Key West?
One of the best months to visit Key West. The other best months are April–May and December–February. Compare every month.
Key West in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Key West?
It is one of the best months to visit Key West. Warm, dry and sunny, with spring-break crowds and the highest prices of the year.
+How warm is Key West in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Key West in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.