Best destinations to visit in March
Best destinations to visit in March
Early alpine bloom tracks and mild Mediterranean coastal pathways in March
March is a month of change almost everywhere, with winter loosening its grip in the north while the south settles into autumn.
Some travelers time a trip around spring's first warm days, chasing blooming trees and longer daylight after a long winter. Others hold onto the cold a little longer, catching the last good weeks of ski season before resorts start to close. Spring break travel picks up sharply in parts of the world, filling beaches and warm weather spots with a younger crowd. Meanwhile in the Southern Hemisphere, the weather starts to cool and the summer crowds begin to thin out. Shoulder season pricing often makes March a good month for travelers trying to avoid both winter's chill and summer's peak crowds.
The destinations on our list cover that same in between feeling, whichever direction the season is heading where you choose to go.
Lists by region
Country
Japan
Bullet trains, temples, onsen and neon cities
Cherry blossoms begin opening in southern Japan in late March most years. Ueno Park and the Philosopher's Path in Kyoto fill with viewing crowds under pink canopies. Mild temperatures around 12 degrees Celsius suit long days of walking. Forecasters track the blossom front as it moves north through the country.
Country
India
Palaces, temples, backwaters and Himalayan peaks
Holi, the festival of colors, fills streets across northern India with powder and water fights each March. Mild March weather before the summer heat suits sightseeing at the Taj Mahal. Camel safaris cross the dunes near Jaisalmer in the Thar Desert. Houseboats drift along the calm backwaters of Kerala.
Country
Maldives
Coral atolls, lagoons and overwater villas
March closes out the dry northeast monsoon season with calm seas and sunny skies. Manta rays gather to feed in Hanifaru Bay from roughly May onward. Snorkeling trips from resort islands reach nearby reefs within minutes by boat. Water temperatures hold near 28 degrees Celsius throughout the month.
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