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March · 15 top picks

Where to go in March

In March, warm and dry places lead our scores. Chile comes top at 9.9, with highs near 26°C and almost no rain. Egypt, Bahrain and Qatar are also warm and mostly dry, with highs of 25 to 29°C. In Australia the sea is around 23°C. Spain and Israel are cooler, at 16°C and 18°C, but still score well. Some places are a poor choice this month. Ghana, Thailand and Paraguay are very hot, with highs of 32 to 36°C. Austria and Denmark stay cold, with highs of 6°C and 7°C and 12 to 15 rain days.

Top picks

Best places to go in March

Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.

  1. Chile 26°C

    1.Chile

    9.9/10

    Americas

    Scores 9.9 and stays warm at 25.6°C, with 11.8 sun hours a day and only 4 mm of rain.

    High / low
    26°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    11.8 hrs
    Chile guide →
  2. Egypt 25°C

    2.Egypt

    9.7/10

    Africa

    Scores 9.7. Warm Cairo highs of 24.8°C, 10.8 sun hours and only 1.3 rain days.

    High / low
    25°C / 12°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.8 hrs
    Egypt guide →
  3. Bahrain 26°C

    3.Bahrain

    9.4/10

    Asia

    Scores 9.4, with 26°C highs, 10 hours of sun and just 8 mm of rain before the heat arrives.

    High / low
    26°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    Bahrain guide →
  4. Cuba 27°C

    4.Cuba

    8.9/10

    Americas

    Scores 8.9. The driest month at 17 mm over 4 rain days, with 11.1 sun hours and highs of 26.7°C.

    High / low
    27°C / 24°C
    Rain days
    4
    Sun daily
    11.1 hrs
    Cuba guide →
  5. Australia 25°C

    5.Australia

    8.8/10

    Oceania

    Also scores 8.8. Adelaide is a bit cooler, with a 25.1°C high, 3.7 rain days and a 22.6°C sea.

    High / low
    25°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    4
    Sun daily
    10.8 hrs
    Australia guide →
  6. Israel 18°C

    6.Israel

    8.6/10

    Asia

    Scores 8.6, with cool 18°C highs and 8°C lows. Expect 6.6 rain days, so pack a layer.

    High / low
    18°C / 8°C
    Rain days
    7
    Sun daily
    10.4 hrs
    Israel guide →
  7. Nepal 24°C

    7.Nepal

    8.1/10

    Asia

    Highs around 24°C, rain on about 9 days.

    High / low
    24°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    10.3 hrs
    Nepal guide →
  8. Spain 16°C

    8.Spain

    7.9/10

    Europe

    Highs around 16°C, rain on about 9 days.

    High / low
    16°C / 5°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    9.2 hrs
    Spain guide →
  9. Mauritania 30°C

    9.Mauritania

    7.7/10

    Africa

    Highs around 30°C, rain on about 0 days.

    High / low
    30°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    11.2 hrs
    Mauritania guide →
  10. Guatemala 23°C

    10.Guatemala

    7.6/10

    Americas

    Top score of 7.6, with the fewest rain days (12), 10.2 sun hours and mild highs of 22.8°C.

    High / low
    23°C / 14°C
    Rain days
    12
    Sun daily
    10.2 hrs
    Guatemala guide →
  11. New Zealand 17°C

    11.New Zealand

    7.6/10

    Oceania

    Scores 7.6. Mild highs of 17.4°C and 10.1 sun hours, but expect about 10 rain days.

    High / low
    17°C / 13°C
    Rain days
    10
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    New Zealand guide →
  12. Cyprus 16°C

    12.Cyprus

    7.4/10

    Europe

    Highs around 16°C, rain on about 9 days.

    High / low
    16°C / 7°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    10.3 hrs
    Cyprus guide →
  13. Zimbabwe 27°C

    13.Zimbabwe

    7.3/10

    Africa

    Highs around 27°C, rain on about 12 days.

    High / low
    27°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    12
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    Zimbabwe guide →
  14. Fiji 30°C

    14.Fiji

    7.0/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 30°C, rain on about 23 days, sea 30°C.

    High / low
    30°C / 24°C
    Rain days
    23
    Sun daily
    9.0 hrs
    Fiji guide →
  15. Vatican City 16°C

    15.Vatican City

    7.0/10

    Europe

    Highs around 16°C, rain on about 11 days.

    High / low
    16°C / 6°C
    Rain days
    11
    Sun daily
    9.1 hrs
    Vatican City guide →

March

Warm & sunny

Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.

March

Short-haul from Europe

Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.

Honest advice

Toughest weather in March

Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.

Side by side

March weather comparison: top 10 destinations

Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.

March weather for the top 10 destinations
Destination Avg high Avg low Rainfall Sun hrs/day Sea temp March score
Chile 26°C 15°C 4 mm 11.8 hrs – 9.9
Egypt 25°C 12°C 9 mm 10.8 hrs – 9.7
Bahrain 26°C 18°C 8 mm 10.1 hrs – 9.4
Cuba 27°C 24°C 17 mm 11.1 hrs – 8.9
Australia 25°C 16°C 18 mm 10.8 hrs 23°C 8.8
Israel 18°C 8°C 34 mm 10.4 hrs – 8.6
Nepal 24°C 11°C 57 mm 10.3 hrs Inland 8.1
Spain 16°C 5°C 58 mm 9.2 hrs Inland 7.9
Mauritania 30°C 16°C 2 mm 11.2 hrs – 7.7
Guatemala 23°C 14°C 125 mm 10.2 hrs – 7.6

FAQ

Travelling in March

Where is warm and dry in March?

Chile is the top pick for March, with a score of 9.9. Highs reach 25.6°C and there are only 0.3 rain days. Egypt comes next, with highs of 24.8°C and 1.3 rain days. Bahrain follows, with highs of 26.4°C and 2 rain days. For more heat, Mauritania reaches 30.4°C with just 0.4 rain days.

Where should I avoid travelling in March?

Ghana is the worst choice in March, with a score of just 1. It combines highs of 35.4°C with 14 rain days. Austria is cold and wet, with highs of 5.7°C and 15.1 rain days. Denmark is similar, at 7.1°C with 12.3 rain days. Paraguay is hot and rainy, with highs of 32.1°C and 12 rain days.

Is Thailand good in March?

No, Thailand is on our avoid list for March, with a score of 2.4. Rain is not the main problem, as there are only 5.9 rain days. The problem is heat: highs reach 35.9°C, the hottest of any country in our data this month. If you want warm weather without extreme heat, Cuba (26.7°C) or Qatar (28.8°C) score much better.

Is Australia good for a beach trip in March?

Yes, Australia is one of the best choices in March, with a score of 8.8. Highs reach 25.1°C and there are only 3.7 rain days. The sea is 22.6°C, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably.

Is Europe warm in March?

Europe is mild at best in March, not warm. Spain is the top European pick, with a score of 7.9, but highs are only 16°C and there are 9 rain days. Cyprus is similar, at 16.4°C with 9.1 rain days. Further north it is much colder: Austria reaches only 5.7°C. For real warmth, look at Egypt, Bahrain or Chile instead.