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Where to go in March

March brings spring to the Mediterranean and the first cherry blossoms to Japan in the last days of the month, while the Middle East, India and East Africa are still pleasantly warm before the heat builds.

115 countries and territories are in their best season in March, based on each guide’s best time to visit. Temperatures are monthly averages for the capital or main city, so coasts and mountains will differ.

Top picks for March

North AmericaMexicoPyramids, tacos and two coastlinesMexico City 19°C avgabout US$105/dayBest: Nov-AprSoutheast AsiaThailandIsland mornings and night-market feastsBangkok 29°C avgabout US$98/dayBest: Nov – MarEast AsiaJapanQuiet shrines, glowing streetsTokyo 10°C avgabout US$133/dayBest: Mar – May / Oct – NovSoutheast AsiaMalaysiaStreet food capital of the tropicsKuala Lumpur 27°C avgabout US$75/dayBest: Mar-OctNorth AfricaMoroccoSpice markets & Sahara sunsetsRabat 15°C avgabout US$83/dayBest: Mar – May / Sep – NovSoutheast AsiaVietnamAncient temples to emerald baysHanoi 22°C avgabout US$64/dayBest: Nov-AprSouth AsiaIndiaMaharajas, mystics and a million colorsNew Delhi 22°C avgabout US$109/dayBest: Oct-MarSouth AmericaColombiaCoffee, salsa and Caribbean coastBogotá 14°C avgabout US$102/dayBest: Dec-MarOceaniaAustraliaA whole continent to yourselfCanberra 18°C avgabout US$250/dayBest: Sep-AprSouth AmericaArgentinaSteak at midnight, glaciers by noonBuenos Aires 24°C avgabout US$140/dayBest: Oct-MarOceaniaNew ZealandMiddle-earth landscapes and Maori cultureWellington 16°C avgabout US$146/dayBest: Nov-AprNorth AfricaEgyptAncient wonders along the NileCairo 19°C avgabout US$60/dayBest: Oct-Apr

Everywhere in season in March

By region, with the average temperature in the capital or main city.

Europe 4

Asia 14

The Americas 18

Africa 24

The Middle East 13

The Pacific & Indian Ocean 13

The Caribbean 29

Plan by month

Seasons vary within large countries, and weather is never guaranteed. Check each guide’s “Best time to visit” section and current travel advice before you book.