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Cafés lining Hanoi's Train Street under lanterns and flags

March

Least crowded places to visit in March

Hanoi is the best of the quiet destinations in March, with low–moderate crowds and average highs around 26°C.

Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall. 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: Hanoi

  1. Cafés lining Hanoi's Train Street under lanterns and flags
    1

    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.

  2. The Acropolis and Odeon of Herodes Atticus lit up at dusk
    2

    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.

  3. The Promenade des Anglais and the pebble beach in Nice
    4

    Nice

    France
    Temperature
    8–15°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Mild days and a quiet old town.

    –Showery and still cool in the evening.

  4. Sunset over the rock arch at Batu Bolong beach near Tanah Lot, Bali
    5

    Bali

    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.

  5. Hot-air balloons floating above Cappadocia at sunrise
    6

    Cappadocia

    Turkey
    Temperature
    1–11°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    €€

    +Increasingly comfortable weather

    –Cool mornings and unpredictable spring weather

  6. Florence skyline with the Duomo at sunrise
    7

    Florence

    Italy
    Temperature
    4–14°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Milder days + still-low prices

    –Weather can swing between sun and rain

  7. Lisbon's red rooftops and hills rolling down to the river in golden evening light, seen from above
    8

    Lisbon

    Portugal
    Temperature
    11–19°C
    Crowds
    Low–Medium
    Prices
    €€€

    +Temperatures improve and you can enjoy Lisbon without the summer crowds.

    –Evenings are still cool for sitting outside.

  8. London skyline along the River Thames at golden hour
    9

    London

    United Kingdom
    Temperature
    6–12°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Longer days and the first signs of spring make London feel noticeably more alive.

    –Weather remains changeable.

  9. Turquoise bay with a golden sand beach framed by rocky hills in Malta
    10

    Malta

    Malta
    Temperature
    11–17°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    €

    +Quiet attractions and improving daylight

    –Swimming is generally uncomfortable

  10. Marienplatz in Munich at dusk
    11

    Munich

    Germany
    Temperature
    2–10°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    €

    +Milder days + Starkbierfest continues

    –Still cold, weather can be unpredictable

  11. Paris rooftops at golden hour
    12

    Paris

    France
    Temperature
    6–14°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Light returns and the city feels ahead of the season.

    –Changeable weather — rain can take a whole day.

  12. Rooftop view over Porto, the Douro River and the Dom Luís I Bridge
    13

    Porto

    Portugal
    Temperature
    8–17°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    €€

    +Milder weather and manageable visitor numbers.

    –Showers can disrupt outdoor plans.

  13. Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum reflected in Marina Bay, Singapore
    14

    Singapore

    Singapore
    Temperature
    25–32°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Still fairly dry.

    –Very warm and sticky.

  14. Taormina on its clifftop above the Ionian Sea at golden hour, Mount Etna in the distance
    15

    Taormina

    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.

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

FAQ

Least crowded places to visit in March

What are the best quiet destinations in March?

Hanoi, Athens and Palma de Mallorca come out best in March. Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall.

Which of these is warmest in March?

Singapore, with average highs around 32°C in March.

Which of these is quietest in March?

Palma de Mallorca, where crowds in March are low.