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March

Best nature and outdoor destinations in March

For landscapes and the outdoors in March, Maldives comes out first, with average highs around 32°C.

Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, 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

Photo: Rovaniemi (#3 on this list)

  1. Overwater villas on a Maldives lagoon
    1

    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.

    Maldives 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. Snowy log cabins lit with Christmas lights in a Rovaniemi forest
    3

    Rovaniemi

    Finland
    Temperature
    -9–-2°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€€

    +Sunny days and still good auroras.

    –Cold mornings.

    Rovaniemi in MarchAll months
  4. Green northern lights over the mountains and harbor lights of Tromsø
    4

    Tromsø

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

    +Long days and dark nights.

    –Still pricey.

    Tromsø in MarchAll months
  5. Medellín's valley and the Andean mountains seen from the metrocable
    5

    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
  6. A hotel pool among palm trees and green mountains in the Seychelles
    6

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Temperature
    25–31°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $

    +Increasing sunshine and lighter winds

    –Showers and humidity remain possible

    Seychelles in MarchAll months
  7. The Matterhorn reflected in a mountain lake above Zermatt in summer
    7

    Zermatt

    Switzerland
    Temperature
    -4–6°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    $$$$$

    +Long sunny days on the slopes.

    –Still expensive.

    Zermatt in MarchAll months
  8. Queenstown Bay and the shoreline of Lake Wakatipu
    8

    Queenstown

    New Zealand
    Temperature
    7–19°C
    Crowds
    Moderate-High
    Prices
    $$$$

    +Warm days and quieter trails.

    –Cooler evenings.

    Queenstown in MarchAll months
  9. Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour lit up at dusk
    9

    Hong Kong

    Hong Kong
    Temperature
    18–22°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Comfortable temperatures

    –Rain starts increasing

    Hong Kong in MarchAll months
  10. Volcán de Agua framed by the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua Guatemala
    10

    Antigua Guatemala

    Guatemala
    Temperature
    12–25°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    $$$

    +Semana Santa, one of Latin America's biggest.

    –The busiest, priciest week of the year.

    Antigua Guatemala in MarchAll months
  11. Sunset over the rock arch at Batu Bolong beach near Tanah Lot, Bali
    11

    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.

    Bali in MarchAll months
  12. Hot-air balloons floating above Cappadocia at sunrise
    12

    Cappadocia

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

    +Increasingly comfortable weather

    –Cool mornings and unpredictable spring weather

    Cappadocia in MarchAll months
  13. The crescent of Molokini crater in deep blue water off Maui
    13

    Maui

    United States
    Temperature
    18–28°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    $$$$$

    +Whales still around.

    –Spring break crowds.

    Maui in MarchAll months
  14. Mountain trail and valleys seen from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira
    14

    Madeira

    Portugal
    Temperature
    14–21°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Flowers and fewer showers.

    –Some rain.

    Madeira in MarchAll months
  15. Pastel houses stacked up the hillside in Positano on the Amalfi Coast
    15

    Amalfi Coast

    Italy
    Temperature
    9–17°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    €€

    +Hotels start reopening and the light turns golden.

    –Many places open only from Easter.

    Amalfi Coast 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 nature and outdoor destinations in March

What are the best nature and outdoor destinations in March?

Maldives, Cape Town and Rovaniemi come out best in March. Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there.

Which of these is warmest in March?

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

Which of these is quietest in March?

Bali, where crowds in March are low.

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