Mexico
Mexico in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Mexico in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Mexico in March?
- Mérida is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (92°F) in March; Tijuana is the coolest at 21°C (69°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Mexico in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Playa del Carmen (27°C (80°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Mérida
Coolest
21°
Tijuana
Driest
0 mm
Cabo San Lucas
Warmest sea
27°
Playa del Carmen
Mérida is the warm end of Mexico in March (33°C (92°F)); Tijuana the cool end (21°C (69°F)). On average it is 2 °C (4 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Guanajuato City, Mexico City, and Puerto Vallarta.
Best places in Mexico in March
99 
Guanajuato City
Guanajuato · Mexico
27° / 9° 7 mm Mar
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95
Mexico City
Mexico City · Mexico
27° / 8° 11 mm Mar
98
Puerto Vallarta
Jalisco · Mexico
30° / 16° 1 mm Mar
96
Cancún
Quintana Roo · Mexico
31° / 19° 41 mm Mar
98
Mexicali
Baja California · Mexico
27° / 10° 5 mm Mar
97
Cabo San Lucas
Baja California Sur · Mexico
27° / 12° 0 mm Mar
97
San Luis Potosí City
San Luis Potosí City · Mexico
26° / 9° 7 mm Mar
96
Puebla City
Puebla City · Mexico
26° / 8° 11 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guanajuato City | 27° | 9° | 7 mm | — | 99 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 30° | 16° | 1 mm | — | 98 |
| Mexicali | 27° | 10° | 5 mm | — | 98 |
| Cabo San Lucas | 27° | 12° | 0 mm | 22° | 97 |
| San Luis Potosí City | 26° | 9° | 7 mm | — | 97 |
| Cancún | 31° | 19° | 41 mm | — | 96 |
| Puebla City | 26° | 8° | 11 mm | — | 96 |
| Mexico City | 27° | 8° | 11 mm | — | 95 |
| Playa del Carmen | 31° | 20° | 36 mm | 27° | 95 |
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | 24° | 7° | 20 mm | — | 93 |
| Tijuana | 21° | 9° | 54 mm | — | 90 |
| Campeche | 33° | 19° | 18 mm | 26° | 80 |
| Monterrey | 29° | 13° | 18 mm | — | 77 |
| Guadalajara | 31° | 10° | 4 mm | — | 75 |
| Oaxaca City | 32° | 13° | 11 mm | — | 65 |
| Mérida | 33° | 19° | 24 mm | — | 57 |
Festivals in Mexico in March
- Guadalajara International Film Festival Film festival
Public holidays in March
- Benito Juárez's birthday
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Mexico in March?
Average daytime highs range from 21° in Tijuana to 33° in Mérida.
Can you swim in Mexico in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Playa del Carmen at about 27°.