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Yellow buildings and lanterns in Hoi An's ancient town

March

Best destinations for culture and history in March

For history and culture in March, Hoi An comes out first, with average highs around 28°C and moderate crowds.

Destinations known for history, architecture and culture, ranked by how good the month is there. 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: Hoi An

  1. Yellow buildings and lanterns in Hoi An's ancient town
    1

    Hoi An

    Vietnam
    Temperature
    22–28°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Dry, bright weather and a warm sea.

    –Crowds increase.

    Hoi An in MarchAll months
  2. The cliffs and Pacific coastline of Miraflores in Lima
    2

    Lima

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

    +Warm, sunny days and fewer crowds.

    –Still hot at midday.

    Lima in MarchAll months
  3. Cafés lining Hanoi's Train Street under lanterns and flags
    3

    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
  4. The baroque Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca
    4

    Oaxaca

    Mexico
    Temperature
    14–33°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Clear skies and open-air dining.

    –Heat is building.

    Oaxaca in MarchAll months
  5. Melbourne's skyline above the Yarra River on a sunny day
    5

    Melbourne

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

    +Mild days and big events.

    –Busy around big events.

    Melbourne in MarchAll months
  6. The Giralda tower and Seville Cathedral at sunset
    6

    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
  7. The Acropolis and Odeon of Herodes Atticus lit up at dusk
    7

    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
  8. Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foreground
    8

    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
  9. The Sagrada Família rising over Barcelona rooftops toward the sea at golden hour
    9

    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
  10. Madrid city view
    10

    Madrid

    Spain
    Temperature
    6–16°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Mild weather + manageable crowds

    –Weather can still be changeable

    Madrid in MarchAll months
  11. Marrakech riad courtyard with a pool, palms and carved wooden doors
    11

    Marrakech

    Morocco
    Temperature
    10–24°C
    Crowds
    Moderate–High
    Prices
    $$$

    +Good walking conditions

    –Popular dates can be busy

    Marrakech in MarchAll months
  12. Rome rooftops and domes in warm evening light
    12

    Rome

    Italy
    Temperature
    6–17°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Spring arrives with increasingly pleasant temperatures and longer days.

    –Easter can create a major increase in demand when it falls in March.

    Rome in MarchAll months
  13. The approach to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque lined with palm trees
    13

    Abu Dhabi

    United Arab Emirates
    Temperature
    18–30°C
    Crowds
    Moderate-High
    Prices
    $$$

    +Warm sea and sunny days.

    –Heat starts to build.

    Abu Dhabi in MarchAll months
  14. The Puente de la Mujer footbridge and the Puerto Madero skyline in Buenos Aires
    14

    Buenos Aires

    Argentina
    Temperature
    18–27°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Pleasant weather and a city back in full swing.

    –Hotel rates and crowds rise with events.

    Buenos Aires in MarchAll months
  15. A colourful colonial street with balconies in Cartagena's old town
    15

    Cartagena

    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.

    Cartagena 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 destinations for culture and history in March

What are the best culture and history destinations in March?

Hoi An, Lima and Hanoi come out best in March. Destinations known for history, architecture and culture, ranked by how good the month is there.

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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