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March is a sweet spot of spring blossom, warm shoulder-season sun and thinner crowds. Below are 10 of the best places to travel in March — where to go for the best weather, events and value, each with why it shines this month.
Timing is everything in travel, and March suits some destinations far better than others. This guide picks 10 of the best places to go in March, balancing weather, seasonal events, crowds and value — from Kyoto to Marrakech and Petra.
10 of the Best Places to Travel in March
1. Kyoto, Japan
March eases Japan into spring, with the first cherry blossoms and mild days for Kyoto’s temples and torii-lined paths.
2. Marrakech, Morocco
March is ideal in Marrakech, warm but not scorching, for the souks, gardens and day trips to the Atlas Mountains.
3. Petra, Jordan
Spring brings comfortable temperatures to Jordan’s desert, perfect for exploring Petra on foot.
4. Amsterdam, Netherlands
March wakes Amsterdam from winter, with blossom on the canals and the tulip season just beginning.
5. Dubai, UAE
March offers warm, sunny days in Dubai before the summer heat, great for beaches, desert safaris and the skyline.
6. Barcelona, Spain
Spring sun returns to Barcelona in March, with mild weather for Gaudi’s landmarks and the Gothic Quarter.
7. Costa Rica
March falls in Costa Rica’s dry season, with sunny days for rainforests, volcanoes and both coasts.
8. Cape Town, South Africa
March keeps Cape Town warm and sunny as the harvest begins in the Winelands, with thinner crowds than midsummer.
9. Rome, Italy
March brings mild spring days to Rome, ideal for sightseeing before the summer heat and crowds.
10. Charleston, USA
March is blossom season in Charleston, with warm days for its historic streets and gardens.
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John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip.