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

March

Warmest places to visit in March

The warmest place in March is Bangkok, with average highs around 35°C. The list runs down to 31°C at number 15.

Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. 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: Bangkok

  1. Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foreground
    1

    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.

  2. Limestone islands in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket
    4

    Phuket

    Thailand
    Temperature
    26–34°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Excellent beach weather with crowds beginning to ease.

    –Temperatures and humidity rise toward April.

  3. The baroque Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca
    5

    Oaxaca

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

    +Clear skies and open-air dining.

    –Heat is building.

  4. Overwater villas on a Maldives lagoon
    6

    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.

  5. Amber Fort rising above the hillside near Jaipur
    7

    Jaipur

    India
    Temperature
    17–32°C
    Crowds
    Moderate-High
    Prices
    $$$

    +Holi celebrations and clear weather.

    –Heat starts to build.

  6. The Stone Town waterfront in Zanzibar
    9

    Zanzibar

    Tanzania
    Temperature
    24–32°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    $$

    +Flexible travelers, lower prices and quieter beaches

    –Increasingly unpredictable weather toward the end of the month

  7. Aerial view of Le Morne Brabant and the lagoon in Mauritius
    10

    Mauritius

    Mauritius
    Temperature
    24–32°C
    Crowds
    Low-Moderate
    Prices
    $$$

    +Warm sea and quiet beaches.

    –Rain and cyclone risk.

  8. A windswept divi-divi tree on the white sand of Eagle Beach, Aruba
    11

    Aruba

    Aruba
    Temperature
    25–31°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    $$$$$

    +The driest weather of the year.

    –Spring break crowds.

  9. A colourful colonial street with balconies in Cartagena's old town
    12

    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.

  10. A hotel pool among palm trees and green mountains in the Seychelles
    13

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Temperature
    25–31°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $

    +Increasing sunshine and lighter winds

    –Showers and humidity remain possible

  11. Sunset over the rock arch at Batu Bolong beach near Tanah Lot, Bali
    14

    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.

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

FAQ

Warmest places to visit in March

What are the best warm destinations in March?

Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Ho Chi Minh City come out best in March. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.

Which of these is warmest in March?

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

Which of these is quietest in March?

Zanzibar, where crowds in March are low.