Month guide · Orlando · United States
Orlando in March
What March is really like in Orlando: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and dry, ideal weather for the parks, but spring break makes March one of the busiest months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Orlando: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with February (24°C (75°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:36
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:34
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild, dry and sunny with cool nights; quiet in January and early December, but the Christmas holidays are among the busiest weeks of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (usually March to early summer)
- Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (usually 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.
Theme park · Universal Orlando
Epic Universe
Go to the land you care about most at opening; queues elsewhere are usually shorter later in the day.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
- After dark
Theme park · International Drive
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando combines marine-animal habitats — penguins, sea lions, dolphins and manatees — with some of Orlando's biggest roller coasters, including the hypercoaster Mako.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Street · Lake Buena Vista
Disney Springs
Parking in the Disney Springs garages is free, so it makes an easy evening out even if you are not staying at Disney.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Experience · Winter Park
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Running since 1938, the Scenic Boat Tour takes small pontoon boats across three of Winter Park's lakes and through narrow, tree-lined canals past lakeside mansions and Rollins College, with commentary on the town's history.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 14°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Orlando?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–February and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Orlando in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Orlando?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and dry, ideal weather for the parks, but spring break makes March one of the busiest months.
+How warm is Orlando in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Orlando in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.