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The cliffs and Pacific coastline of Miraflores in Lima

March

Best city breaks in March

For a city break in March, Lima comes out first, with average highs around 28°C and moderate crowds.

City 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

#1 on this list: Lima

  1. The cliffs and Pacific coastline of Miraflores in Lima
    1

    Lima

    Peru
    Temperature
    20–28°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Warm, sunny days and fewer crowds.

    –Still hot at midday.

    Lima in MarchAll months
  2. Infinity pool overlooking the Twelve Apostles and the Atlantic coast near Cape Town
    2

    Cape Town

    South Africa
    Temperature
    15–26°C
    Crowds
    Moderate-High
    Prices
    $$$

    +Excellent all-round conditions.

    –Event weekends can be busier.

    Cape Town in MarchAll months
  3. The Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai at sunset
    3

    Dubai

    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.

    Dubai in MarchAll months
  4. Cafés lining Hanoi's Train Street under lanterns and flags
    4

    Hanoi

    Vietnam
    Temperature
    20–26°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Comfortable temperatures and moderate rainfall suit full days outside.

    –Humidity is rising and grey or drizzly spells remain possible.

    Hanoi in MarchAll months
  6. The Sydney Opera House from the Harbour Bridge
    6

    Sydney

    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.

    Sydney in MarchAll months
  7. Melbourne's skyline above the Yarra River on a sunny day
    7

    Melbourne

    Australia
    Temperature
    14–24°C
    Crowds
    Moderate-High
    Prices
    $$$$

    +Mild days and big events.

    –Busy around big events.

    Melbourne in MarchAll months
  8. The Giralda tower and Seville Cathedral at sunset
    8

    Seville

    Spain
    Temperature
    10–22°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Excellent weather + moderate crowds

    –Semana Santa, when it falls in March, raises crowds and prices sharply

    Seville in MarchAll months
  9. Green northern lights over the mountains and harbor lights of Tromsø
    9

    Tromsø

    Norway
    Temperature
    -4–1°C
    Crowds
    Moderate-High
    Prices
    $$$$

    +Long days and dark nights.

    –Still pricey.

    Tromsø in MarchAll months
  10. Valencia coastline and city viewed from above
    10

    Valencia

    Spain
    Temperature
    10–19°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Exceptional atmosphere + major events

    –Very busy + expensive

    Valencia in MarchAll months
  11. Medellín's valley and the Andean mountains seen from the metrocable
    11

    Medellín

    Colombia
    Temperature
    18–28°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Comfortable weather and moderate prices.

    –Rain begins to return later in the month.

    Medellín in MarchAll months
  12. The Acropolis and Odeon of Herodes Atticus lit up at dusk
    12

    Athens

    Greece
    Temperature
    9–17°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Spring starts to show: milder days, longer daylight and a city that becomes much easier to explore on foot.

    –Weather can still be unpredictable, and Easter-related demand can spike when Orthodox Easter falls in March or around the month.

    Athens in MarchAll months
  13. Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foreground
    13

    Bangkok

    Thailand
    Temperature
    26–35°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Relatively dry with fewer visitors and lower prices than the peak season.

    –Temperatures start climbing sharply.

    Bangkok in MarchAll months
  14. The Sagrada Família rising over Barcelona rooftops toward the sea at golden hour
    14

    Barcelona

    Spain
    Temperature
    8–16°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Mild spring weather and longer days.

    –MWC or Easter can significantly increase demand.

    Barcelona in MarchAll months
  15. Downtown Los Angeles with the San Gabriel Mountains behind
    15

    Los 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.

    Los Angeles in MarchAll months

Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for March.

FAQ

Best city breaks in March

What are the best city breaks in March?

Lima, Cape Town and Dubai come out best in March. City destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.

Which of these is warmest in March?

Bangkok, with average highs around 35°C in March.

Which of these is quietest in March?

Hanoi, where crowds in March are low–moderate.

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