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Turks and Caicos in March
What March is really like in Turks and Caicos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Sunny and breezy with spring-break demand; good kiteboarding winds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Turks and Caicos: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (27°C (81°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:59
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter high season (December–March). Dry, sunny and breezy with cooler nights, humpback whales passing the Turks Islands and the year's 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
- Humpback whale season around Grand Turk and Salt Cay (roughly January 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.
Nature · Blue Hills
Northwest Point Marine National Park
Visit by dive boat rather than driving the rough roads unless you have a suitable vehicle and local advice.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
Experience · The Bight
Island Fish Fry at Bight Park
A weekly evening gathering at Bight Park where local vendors cook fried fish, jerk chicken and conch, with live music, junkanoo performers and craft stalls.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Museum · Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos National Museum
Combine it with a walk along Front Street's colonial buildings and the old salt ponds on a Grand Turk day trip.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Beach · Grace Bay
Grace Bay Beach
Provo's signature beach runs for several kilometres along the north shore with soft white sand and calm turquoise water, sheltered by the barrier reef offshore.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Turks and Caicos.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 22°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June are better overall. Compare every month.
Turks and Caicos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Turks and Caicos?
It is a shoulder-season month. Sunny and breezy with spring-break demand; good kiteboarding winds.
+How warm is Turks and Caicos in March?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Turks and Caicos in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.