{"id":885480,"date":"2025-12-06T18:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T17:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=885480"},"modified":"2025-12-04T18:08:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:08:37","slug":"best-places-to-travel-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-places-to-travel-in-march\/","title":{"rendered":"16 best places to travel in March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

March must be one of the greatest months to travel. Across the northern hemisphere, winter is fading and spring is waking up, creating interesting landscapes before those peak-season crowds arrive. In the southern hemisphere, summer is still aglow, offering warm beach escapes before autumn kicks in. In fact, if you love hiking and wildflowers, or cultural city escapes, March delivers variety, value and some of the best weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Japan\u2019s first cherry blossoms to desert hikes in Arizona, if you\u2019re planning a spring escape, here are some of the best places to travel in March (and why this month is such a brilliant time to explore).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan, for the early cherry blossom season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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March in Japan<\/a> is when the season softens, the air turns mild, the days stretch out \u2013 and (most importantly) the very first cherry blossoms appear. Now, you generally can\u2019t expect the full sakura spectacle<\/a> until April but you can chase early color and light crowds in Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuoka. Later in the month you\u2019re most likely to have the best luck, though we are talking about a natural phenomenon, so year-to-year the blossom peak shifts. Regardless of the blooms, March offers festivals and seasonal street food, and it\u2019s warm enough to explore gardens and temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average temperatures: <\/strong>8\u201315\u00b0C \/ 46\u201359\u00b0F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong>Japan in March: Weather, Reasons to Visit & Things to Do<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa, for long summer days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s late summer in South Africa<\/a>, which means warm ocean, warm days and drier safari days.\u00a0 Yes, Cape Town still has beach weather, with clear Table Mountain views and long evenings. It\u2019s a gorgeous time of year to explore the Garden Route, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. And inland, national parks shift into drier conditions, which means sharper visibility and easier wildlife spotting on safari. March is an ideal month to mix city, coast, vineyards and safari in a single trip with reliable weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average temperatures: <\/strong>18\u201328\u00b0C \/ 64\u201382\u00b0F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morocco, for souks and spring in the desert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s too hot in summer and cold in winter \u2013 so March is the sweet spot for Morocco. When the chill of winter lifts, buzzing Marrakesh is warm enough for rooftop lunches and late-nights in the medina. Coastal towns like Essaouira stay breezy with the cool Atlantic Ocean, and deep in the Sahara Desert overnight camps and camel rides heat up \u2013 days are hot but not overwhelming. March is a great time for city, mountain and desert exploring without the extremes of summer or winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average temperatures: <\/strong>17\u201325\u00b0C \/ 63\u201377\u00b0F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australia, for endless summer coastlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Australia<\/a> is gorgeous at any time of year, but March is particularly nice to combine beach days, vineyards and city exploring. Visit the sights Sydney, then head up to Queensland where the unpredictable tropical summer storms have eased. Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef<\/a> here, then head inland to the Red Center and Uluru, or go south for mild days hiking or wine tasting in Tasmania and Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average temperatures: <\/strong>20\u201330\u00b0C \/ 68\u201386\u00b0F<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ NEXT: <\/em><\/strong>Where is hot in March? Top picks for a sunny break<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portugal, for mild spring sun and cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Portugal<\/a> is one of the best places to travel in March. The southern Algarve coast starts to heat up, perfect for spring hikes with wildflowers and quiet lunches by the beach. While Lisbon and Porto experience (mostly) sunny days without the peak-season crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Average temperatures: <\/strong>15\u201320\u00b0C \/ 59\u201368\u00b0F<\/p>\n\n\n

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