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Best time to visit

Where to Go in March

March is the turn of the seasons: spring arrives north of the equator, autumn begins in the south, and cherry blossom season usually starts in Japan toward the end of the month. Every city here names March among its best months to visit in our guide, ordered by overall ranking.

  1. Kyoto, Japan#1
    Japan · Asia

    Kyoto, Japan

    Japan's ancient capital — 1,200 years of temples, tea ceremony, and timeless beauty.

  2. Gran Canaria, Spain#2
    Spain · Europe

    Gran Canaria, Spain

    Spain's miniature continent offering golden dunes, volcanic peaks, and year-round sunshine

  3. Tenerife, Spain#3
    Spain · Europe

    Tenerife, Spain

    The Canary Islands' largest gem where volcanic majesty meets year-round spring with dramatic hikes and vibrant resorts

  4. Fukuoka, Japan#4
    Japan · Asia

    Fukuoka, Japan

    Japan's laid-back southern gem — world-class ramen, buzzing yatai stalls, and an airport that drops you downtown in five minutes.

  5. Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand#5
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

    Thailand's legendary party island with a soul — pristine beaches, jungle waterfalls, and world-famous Full Moon Parties.

  6. Ko Chang, Thailand#6
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Chang, Thailand

    Thailand's jungle-clad Elephant Island: white-sand bays, coral reefs, and national park wilderness without the crowds.

  7. Tainan, Taiwan#7
    Taiwan · Asia

    Tainan, Taiwan

    Taiwan's soulful ancient capital — a living museum of temples, street food, and colonial history.

  8. Kobe, Japan#8
    Japan · Asia

    Kobe, Japan

    Japan's cosmopolitan port city — where mountain hikes, Michelin-starred beef, and harbor sunsets collide.

  9. Valencia, Spain#9
    Spain · Europe

    Valencia, Spain

    Spain's sun-soaked third city — birthplace of paella, home of futuristic architecture, and one of Europe's best-value Mediterranean escapes.

  10. Budapest, Hungary#10
    Hungary · Europe

    Budapest, Hungary

    Discover Europe's Pearl of the Danube where imperial grandeur meets thermal baths and vibrant nightlife.

  11. Ko Samui, Thailand#11
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Samui, Thailand

    Thailand's Gulf island gem — white-sand beaches, jungle waterfalls, and luxury resorts all in one tropical paradise.

  12. Taipei, Taiwan#12
    Taiwan · Asia

    Taipei, Taiwan

    Asia's most livable capital — where sizzling night markets, ancient temples, and ultra-fast transit collide.

  13. Okinawa City, Japan#13
    Japan · Asia

    Okinawa City, Japan

    Japan's rock-and-eisa capital — where Okinawan soul, American swagger, and subtropical beaches collide.

  14. Ko Phi Phi, Thailand#14
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Phi Phi, Thailand

    Thailand's most iconic island escape — dazzling limestone cliffs, Maya Bay, and legendary beach nightlife.

  15. Naha, Japan#15
    Japan · Asia

    Naha, Japan

    Okinawa's subtropical capital — where Ryukyu heritage, tropical beaches, and izakaya nightlife meet.

  16. Alicante, Spain#16
    Spain · Europe

    Alicante, Spain

    Sun-drenched port city on Spain's Costa Blanca where Moorish hilltop castles meet sandy beaches and laid-back Mediterranean living.

  17. Ko Lipe, Thailand#17
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Lipe, Thailand

    Thailand's "Maldives of the South" — pristine reefs, car-free beaches, and killer island-hopping at the Malaysian border.

  18. Yokohama, Japan#18
    Japan · Asia

    Yokohama, Japan

    Japan's historic port city where waterfront modernity meets deep multicultural roots.

  19. Okayama, Japan#19
    Japan · Asia

    Okayama, Japan

    Japan's sun-drenched "Land of Sunshine" — home to one of the country's three great gardens and a gateway to art islands and historic canal towns.

  20. Hua Hin, Thailand#20
    Thailand · Asia

    Hua Hin, Thailand

    Thailand's royal beach retreat — laid-back Gulf coast living just 3 hours from Bangkok.

  21. Tokyo, Japan#21
    Japan · Asia

    Tokyo, Japan

    Where ancient temples meet neon-lit skyscrapers — Tokyo is the world's most thrillingly layered megacity.

  22. Kagoshima, Japan#22
    Japan · Asia

    Kagoshima, Japan

    Kyushu's volcanic southern gem — where Sakurajima's smoke, samurai history, and Satsuma cuisine converge on a warm, sea-kissed coast.

  23. Osaka, Japan#23
    Japan · Asia

    Osaka, Japan

    Japan's vibrant kitchen where ancient tradition meets neon energy and street food rules.

  24. Ao Nang, Thailand#24
    Thailand · Asia

    Ao Nang, Thailand

    Krabi's limestone-fringed gateway to the Andaman — where dramatic karst cliffs meet powder-soft beaches and island-hopping paradise.

  25. Bangkok, Thailand#25
    Thailand · Asia

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Bangkok: where gilded temples, legendary street food, and pulsing nightlife collide in Southeast Asia's ultimate metropolis.

  26. Lisbon, Portugal#26
    Portugal · Europe

    Lisbon, Portugal

    Europe's sunniest capital where golden trams climb ancient hills and Atlantic breezes meet historic charm.

  27. Kaohsiung, Taiwan#27
    Taiwan · Asia

    Kaohsiung, Taiwan

    Taiwan's sun-drenched harbor city — where street art, night markets, and a revitalized waterfront meet laid-back southern charm.

  28. San Francisco, Mexico#28
    Mexico · Latin America

    San Francisco, Mexico

    San Pancho: Riviera Nayarit's bohemian surf village with world-class sunsets and a tight-knit eco-community.

  29. San Antonio, United States#29
    United States · North America

    San Antonio, United States

    A unique blend of European-inspired River Walk and distinctly American streets with strong Mexican cultural heritage.

  30. Seville, Spain#30
    Spain · Europe

    Seville, Spain

    Andalusia's sun-drenched capital where flamenco, Moorish palaces, and tapas culture ignite every sense.

  31. Krabi, Thailand#31
    Thailand · Asia

    Krabi, Thailand

    Dramatic limestone karsts, crystal-clear Andaman waters, and world-class beaches — Krabi is southern Thailand at its most iconic.

  32. Taichung, Taiwan#32
    Taiwan · Asia

    Taichung, Taiwan

    Taiwan's "middle city" — a laid-back arts capital with world-class food, mild weather, and easy access to stunning nature.

  33. Gwangju, South Korea#33
    South Korea · Asia

    Gwangju, South Korea

    South Korea's Capital of Democracy — where bold art, fiery food, and a resilient spirit meet at the foot of Mudeungsan.

  34. Timisoara, Romania#34
    Romania · Europe

    Timisoara, Romania

    Romania's cultural rebel - where European elegance meets revolutionary spirit.

  35. Ko Lanta, Thailand#35
    Thailand · Asia

    Ko Lanta, Thailand

    Ko Lanta: laid-back Andaman island where long beaches, jungle-clad hills, and a relaxed pace keep visitors longer than planned.

  36. Palawan, Philippines#36
    Philippines · Asia

    Palawan, Philippines

    Paradise island with pristine beaches, hidden lagoons, and world-class diving.

  37. Rovaniemi, Finland#37
    Finland · Europe

    Rovaniemi, Finland

    Arctic Circle magic year-round — from Northern Lights and Santa's Village to midnight-sun adventures.

  38. Miami, United States#38
    United States · North America

    Miami, United States

    The Magic City blends Latin energy, art deco glamour, and pristine beaches into America's tropical playground.

  39. Christchurch, New Zealand#39
    New Zealand · Oceania

    Christchurch, New Zealand

    New Zealand's reborn Garden City — where post-quake creativity, world-class nature, and Southern Hemisphere charm converge.

  40. Wellington, New Zealand#40
    New Zealand · Oceania

    Wellington, New Zealand

    The world's coolest little capital with a creative soul and spectacular harbor setting.

  41. Mission, United States#41
    United States · North America

    Mission, United States

    South Texas's "tourist mecca" — world-class birding, butterflies, and border culture on the Rio Grande.

  42. Malacca, Malaysia#42
    Malaysia · Asia

    Malacca, Malaysia

    A UNESCO World Heritage gem where Portuguese, Dutch, and Peranakan cultures collide on every sun-drenched street.

  43. Varkala, India#43
    India · Asia

    Varkala, India

    Kerala's clifftop gem where dramatic red-rock coastline meets yoga, Ayurveda, and barefoot beach culture.

  44. Phuket, Thailand#44
    Thailand · Asia

    Phuket, Thailand

    Thailand's legendary island paradise — where Andaman beaches, jungle temples, and vibrant nightlife collide.

  45. Puerto Escondido, Mexico#45
    Mexico · Latin America

    Puerto Escondido, Mexico

    Mexico's legendary surf town blends powerful waves with laid-back Oaxacan culture on the Pacific coast.

  46. Whistler, Canada#46
    Canada · North America

    Whistler, Canada

    North America's #1-rated ski resort town — and a world-class summer adventure hub on BC's iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway.

  47. McLeod Ganj, India#47
    India · Asia

    McLeod Ganj, India

    India's Little Lhasa — where Himalayan peaks meet Tibetan spirituality, trekking trails, and bohemian café culture.

  48. Nago, Japan#48
    Japan · Asia

    Nago, Japan

    Northern Okinawa's relaxed base camp for wild beaches, coral reefs, and Ryukyu culture.

  49. Oulu, Finland#49
    Finland · Europe

    Oulu, Finland

    Europe's 2026 Capital of Culture — a bike-friendly Arctic city where midnight sun, wild nature, and tech innovation converge.

  50. Nagasaki, Japan#50
    Japan · Asia

    Nagasaki, Japan

    Japan's most cosmopolitan port city — where East meets West, history meets resilience, and million-dollar night views take your breath away.