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Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Excellent beach weather and diving conditions with the peak holiday rush behind you.
–Demand remains strong and Easter can affect rates when it falls in March/April.
March
Best beach destinations in March
If you want a beach trip in March, Maldives comes out first, with average highs around 32°C and moderate-high crowds.
Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for March, and links to the full March guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Hoi An (#2 on this list)
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Hoi An
Vietnam- Temperature
- 22–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry, bright weather and a warm sea.
–Crowds increase.
3Cape Town
South Africa- Temperature
- 15–26°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Excellent all-round conditions.
–Event weekends can be busier.
4Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 18–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm days around 28–29°C still suit outdoor activities, and the events calendar peaks with the Dubai World Cup.
–Temperatures climb through the month and demand stays high.
5Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Excellent beach weather with crowds beginning to ease.
–Temperatures and humidity rise toward April.
6Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 18–26°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm early-autumn conditions with fewer peak-summer crowds.
–Weather can become more variable later in the month.
7Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Calm sea, fewer crowds.
–Getting hot.
8Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 10–19°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Exceptional atmosphere + major events
–Very busy + expensive
9Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 8–16°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Mild spring weather and longer days.
–MWC or Easter can significantly increase demand.
10Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 11–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Pleasant spring weather, Oscars season and the LA Marathon.
–Major events can create traffic and short price spikes.
11Miami
United States- Temperature
- 18–25°C
- Crowds
- Very high
- Prices
- $$$$
+Excellent weather combined with a huge event calendar — Miami Open and Ultra Miami make the city especially lively.
–Busier and more expensive than any other month.
12Málaga
Spain- Temperature
- 10–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Strong cultural atmosphere
–Semana Santa can mean busy streets
13Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The driest weather of the year.
–Spring break crowds.
14Cartagena
Colombia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Excellent dry-season weather continues.
–Semana Santa can push crowds and prices up when Easter falls in March.
15Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Increasing sunshine and lighter winds
–Showers and humidity remain possible
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for March.
FAQ
Best beach destinations in March
What are the best beach destinations in March?
Maldives, Hoi An and Cape Town come out best in March. Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in March?
Phuket, with average highs around 34°C in March.
Which of these is quietest in March?
Hoi An, where crowds in March are moderate.
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