Month guide · Miami · United States
Miami in March
What March is really like in Miami: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Miami. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny; spring break and big music events make South Beach very busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Miami: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 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 07:30
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:30
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny and warm with low humidity: peak season for beaches and events such as Art Basel, with the highest prices.
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
- Calle Ocho Music Festival in Little Havana (usually March)
- Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week (usually late March)
- Miami Open tennis (usually late 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.
Neighbourhood · Little Havana
Little Havana and Calle Ocho
Visit on the last Friday of the month for Viernes Culturales, a street festival of music, art and food.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- History
- Free
- After dark
Museum · Downtown Miami
Frost Science Museum
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Museum Park has a three-level aquarium built around a huge Gulf Stream tank, a planetarium and hands-on science galleries for all ages.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Historic site · Coral Gables
Venetian Pool
Check the age and height rules before you go; very young children are not admitted.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Street · South Beach
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road is a pedestrian mall running across South Beach, lined with shops and outdoor restaurant terraces.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
- Free
- Architecture
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Miami.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 18°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Miami?
It is one of the best months to visit Miami. Warm and sunny; spring break and big music events make South Beach very busy.
+How warm is Miami in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Miami in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.