Where to go in March

25 destinations with the right weather and season in March, with temperatures and what not to miss.

• 🌡️ 12°C

  Seoul

  Korea, Republic of

  Cherry blossom season, modern city and traditional palaces.

  Spring

  • Cherry blossoms
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
  • Myeongdong
  • Korean BBQ

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• 🌡️ 25°C

  Hoi An

  Viet Nam

  Lantern festival, ancient town and riverside charm.

  Dry season

  • Lantern festival
  • Old town
  • Markets
  • Riverside cafes

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• 🌡️ 4°C

  Livigno

  Italy

  March brings long sunny days and still-deep snow, ideal for spring skiing and duty-free shopping.

  Spring skiing

  • Mottolino slopes
  • Carosello 3000
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Lago di Livigno

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• 🌡️ 15°C

  Matera

  Italy

  Mild March weather makes it easy to wander the Sassi and rock churches before the spring crowds arrive.

  Early spring

  • Sasso Caveoso
  • Rock churches
  • Murgia viewpoint
  • Peperoni cruschi

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• 🌡️ 18°C

  Syracuse

  Italy

  By March Ortigia already feels like spring, with warm sun on the sea walls and quiet baroque lanes.

  Early spring

  • Ortigia island
  • Piazza Duomo
  • Greek Theatre
  • Ortigia market

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• 🌡️ 16°C

  Pompeii

  Italy

  March is mild and still calm, perfect for exploring the ruins on foot before Easter and summer heat.

  Spring

  • Pompeii ruins
  • Villa of the Mysteries
  • Vesuvius hike
  • Pizza in Naples

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• 🌡️ 19°C

  Valencia

  Spain

  From 15 to 19 March the Fallas fill Valencia with fireworks and giant figures that are burned on the last night.

  Fallas

  • Fallas monuments
  • Mascletà at noon
  • City of Arts and Sciences
  • Paella valenciana

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• 🌡️ 23°C

  Tozeur

  Tunisia

  March is the sweet spot for the Sahara: warm days, cool nights and none of the summer heat.

  Desert spring

  • Palm grove oasis
  • Chott el Djerid salt lake
  • Chebika mountain oasis
  • Star Wars sets

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• 🌡️ 10°C

  Munich

  Germany

  During Lent, usually in March, Munich celebrates Starkbierzeit, the season of strong beer in its halls.

  Strong beer season

  • Nockherberg beer hall
  • Marienplatz
  • English Garden
  • Nymphenburg Palace

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• 🌡️ 15°C

  Kotor

  Montenegro

  In March the bay is green and mild, and the old town is free of the cruise crowds that arrive later.

  Spring

  • Walled old town
  • Fortress hike
  • Perast and Our Lady of the Rocks
  • Bay of Kotor drive

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• 🌡️ 17°C

  Crete

  Greece

  In March Crete's hills are green and covered in wildflowers and wild orchids, perfect for hiking.

  Wildflowers

  • Knossos palace
  • Chania harbour
  • Spring wildflower hikes
  • Cretan raki

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• 🌡️ 19°C

  Fez

  Morocco

  Ancient medina, traditional crafts and perfect spring weather.

  Spring

  • Medina
  • Tanneries
  • Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque
  • Traditional crafts

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• 🌡️ 14°C

  Locarno

  Switzerland

  March is camellia time on Lake Maggiore, when Locarno's gardens bloom under an almost Mediterranean sun.

  Camellias

  • Camellia Park
  • Madonna del Sasso
  • Piazza Grande
  • Ascona lakefront

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• 🌡️ 8°C

  Andorra

  Andorra

  March brings sunny spring skiing on Grandvalira's slopes, with deep snow and lower prices than in winter.

  Spring skiing

  • Grandvalira slopes
  • Caldea spa
  • Romanesque churches
  • Tax-free shopping

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• 🌡️ 10°C

  Dublin

  Ireland

  On 17 March Dublin celebrates St Patrick's Day with a big parade, live music and a city dressed in green.

  St Patrick's Day

  • St Patrick's parade
  • Temple Bar pubs
  • Trinity College library
  • Howth cliff walk

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• 🌡️ 22°C

  Seville

  Spain

  In March the orange trees start to blossom and the whole city smells of azahar, with warm sunny days.

  Orange blossom

  • Real Alcázar
  • Plaza de España
  • Giralda tower
  • Triana tapas

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• 🌡️ 24°C

  Cairo

  Egypt

  March is warm but not yet scorching, ideal for the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

  Spring

  • Pyramids of Giza
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • Nile felucca ride

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• 🌡️ -4°C

  Abisko

  Sweden

  Around the March equinox auroras are frequent, and longer days make the snowy Arctic easier to explore.

  Northern lights

  • Aurora Sky Station
  • Kungsleden trail
  • Lake Torneträsk
  • Sami culture

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• 🌡️ 22°C

  Petra

  Jordan

  Mild climate, perfect for visiting the rock city and Wadi Rum desert.

  Spring

  • Treasury
  • Monastery
  • Wadi Rum desert
  • Bedouin culture

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• 🌡️ 24°C

  Santiago

  Chile

  End of summer in the southern hemisphere, wineries and Andes views.

  Summer/Autumn

  • Andes mountains
  • Valparaíso day trip
  • Wine tours
  • Historic center

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• 🌡️ 24°C

  Mexico City

  Mexico

  Spring festivals, history and modern art scene.

  Spring

  • Zócalo
  • Frida Kahlo Museum
  • Chapultepec
  • Street food

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• 🌡️ 17°C

  Cappadocia

  Türkiye

  Mild weather and hot-air balloon rides over fairy chimneys.

  Spring

  • Hot-air balloons
  • Göreme
  • Underground cities
  • Rock formations

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• 🌡️ 19°C

  Madeira

  Portugal

  Spring flowers, ocean views and hiking trails.

  Spring

  • Levadas
  • Botanical gardens
  • Cliffs
  • Local wine

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• 🌡️ 27°C

  Havana

  Cuba

  Colorful streets, salsa music and Caribbean charm.

  Dry season

  • Old Havana
  • Classic cars
  • Malecón
  • Salsa dancing

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• 🌡️ 14°C

  Portland

  United States of America

  Spring blooms, food trucks and Pacific Northwest culture.

  Spring

  • Food trucks
  • Powell's Books
  • Cherry blossoms
  • Coffee culture

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