Best Beach Destinations in March
8 destinations ranked by rain and storm risk
| # | Destination | High / Low | Rain | Sea | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cabo San Lucas | 78.8° / 64.5° | 0.2d | 71.7°F | none observed |
| 2 | Puerto Vallarta | 81.1° / 62.6° | 1d | 76.8°F | none observed |
| 3 | Aruba | 81.8° / 77.3° | 5.4d | 80°F | none observed |
| 4 | Orlando | 77.4° / 57.9° | 6.5d | inland | none observed |
| 5 | Cancún | 80.9° / 73.8° | 6.8d | 81.2°F | none observed |
| 6 | Punta Cana | 80° / 74.1° | 10.7d | 80.5°F | none observed |
| 7 | Jamaica (Montego Bay) | 84.1° / 72.1° | 12.7d | 81.9°F | none observed |
| 8 | Maui | 72.6° / 63.4° | 17.6d | 77.2°F | none observed |
The best beach weather in March is in Cabo San Lucas: 0.2 rain days, highs of 78.8°F and sea temperature of 71.7°F. Puerto Vallarta and Aruba follow. The wettest choice is Maui at 17.6 rain days.
None of the 8 destinations has elevated storm activity in March. The warmest sea is at Jamaica (Montego Bay), 81.9°F.
Destinations are ranked by rain days, with extra weight where tropical storms were recorded nearby. Temperature is shown but not scored, since the right amount of heat is a matter of taste. Open any destination for the full March numbers and a rain-odds calculator for your dates.
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) and the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Data updated September 2026. How we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place for beach weather in March?
Cabo San Lucas, with 0.2 rain days and no recorded storm activity in March. Puerto Vallarta is second.
Which beach destination is driest in March?
Cabo San Lucas, with about 0.2 rain days on average. Maui is the wettest of the 8 at 17.6.
Is there hurricane risk in March?
Recorded storm activity is low or absent at all 8 destinations in March. This is history, not a forecast.