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Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Excellent beach weather and diving conditions with the peak holiday rush behind you.
–Demand remains strong and Easter can affect rates when it falls in March/April.
March
Best island getaways in March
For an island trip in March, Maldives comes out first, with average highs around 32°C and moderate-high crowds.
Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for March, and links to the full March guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Koh Samui (#3 on this list)
2Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Excellent beach weather with crowds beginning to ease.
–Temperatures and humidity rise toward April.
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Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Calm sea, fewer crowds.
–Getting hot.
4Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The driest weather of the year.
–Spring break crowds.
5Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $
+Increasing sunshine and lighter winds
–Showers and humidity remain possible
6Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Mild sunny days and few visitors.
–Variable weather.
7Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 25–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Crowds remain low and the island is exceptionally green.
–Wet-season rain can still be heavy and persistent.
8Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 11–17°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Quiet attractions and improving daylight
–Swimming is generally uncomfortable
9Maui
United States- Temperature
- 18–28°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Whales still around.
–Spring break crowds.
10Taormina
Italy- Temperature
- 11–17°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Wildflowers start appearing on the hillsides and afternoons turn genuinely pleasant.
–Evenings are still cool, and Easter (when it falls in March) brings a short domestic travel spike.
11Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Flexible travelers, lower prices and quieter beaches
–Increasingly unpredictable weather toward the end of the month
12Santorini
Greece- Temperature
- 11–16°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- €
+Wildflowers start and prices stay low.
–Many places are still closed and weather is changeable.
13Bahamas
Bahamas- Temperature
- 18–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm, dry and bright.
–Spring-break crowds.
14Madeira
Portugal- Temperature
- 14–21°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+Flowers and fewer showers.
–Some rain.
15San Juan
Puerto Rico- Temperature
- 22–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and warm seas.
–Spring break weeks can be busy.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for March.
FAQ
Best island getaways in March
What are the best island getaways in March?
Maldives, Phuket and Koh Samui come out best in March. Island 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?
Santorini, where crowds in March are very low.
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