Month guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in March
What March is really like in Savannah: 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 Savannah. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Azaleas peak in the squares and Forsyth Park; St. Patrick's Day brings one of the country's largest parades and very high hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Savannah: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (18°C (64°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 07:35
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 19:33
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Azaleas and dogwoods in the squares, warm days and major festivals; book early around St. Patrick's Day.
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
- St. Patrick's Day parade (17 March, or the nearest weekday)
- Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens (usually March)
- Savannah Music Festival (usually late March to April)
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.
Museum · North Historic District
Telfair Academy and Jepson Center
Visit the Jepson for modern art and the children's gallery, then cross the square for the period rooms at the Academy.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Historic site · South Historic District
Mercer Williams House
Designed for Hugh Mercer, great-grandfather of Johnny Mercer, this Italianate house on Monterey Square was later restored by antiques dealer Jim Williams and became the setting for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · South Historic District
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Visit on a sunny morning when light comes through the windows, and dress respectfully.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- History
Religious site · North Historic District
First African Baptist Church
On Franklin Square near the City Market, this congregation traces its roots to the 1770s, among the oldest Black congregations in North America.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 10°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Savannah?
It is one of the best months to visit Savannah. Azaleas peak in the squares and Forsyth Park; St. Patrick's Day brings one of the country's largest parades and very high hotel prices.
+How warm is Savannah in March?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.