Best places in March

Destinations ranked by overall draw and how well March fits each.

Best picks for March

East Asia

Japan

Extraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it.

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Peak $$$–$$$$ Mild
North America

Mexico

Mexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Peak $–$$$ Warm
Central Europe

The Alps

The ski and alpine benchmark — every other mountain range is measured against this.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Cold
Oceania

Australia

Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Warm
Western Europe

Lisbon, Portugal

The best value city in Western Europe.

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Peak $$–$$$ Mild
Oceania

New Zealand

Fjords, volcanoes, glaciers, beaches — in one country.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Mild
Southeast Asia

Singapore

The best two days you can spend between flights — or on their own.

Peak months: Feb, Mar, Jul
Peak $$$–$$$$ Warm
East Asia

South Korea

Seoul alone justifies the flight — food, nightlife, and mountains inside the city.

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Peak $$–$$$ Mild
Middle East

United Arab Emirates

Dubai and Abu Dhabi: superlatives, desert, and a stopover worth a few days of its own.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
Peak $$$–$$$$ Warm
South America

Argentina

Buenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Peak $–$$$ Mild
South America

Colombia

Medellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Dec
Peak $–$$ Warm
Central America

Costa Rica

Surfing, rainforest, volcanoes, and wildlife in extraordinary density.

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Peak $$–$$$ Warm

Trending in March

Underrated spots having a moment this March.

Skip in March

Off-season for these places — rainy, too hot, or limited access.

Frequently asked

Where's best to go on holiday in March?

Japan leads our March list — Extraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it. For a holiday you also want Mexico or Lisbon, Portugal; the full ranking above is sorted by how well March fits each place.

Where's the best place to travel in March?

Japan. Extraordinary food, culture, and cities. Nothing quite prepares you for it. March is peak season there.

Where should I avoid in March?

Places like Fiji, French Polynesia, Tanzania are off-season — rainy, too hot, or limited access. Worth checking the calendar on the destination page before you book.

What's a good budget destination in March?

Mexico, Lisbon, Portugal, South Korea all sit in the budget-to-mid range and work well in March.

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