March is February with spring break and the last clear water before the seaweed. Both facts decide where you stay.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | ~30°C / 86°F, dry |
| Nights | ~21°C / 70°F |
| Rain | Little |
| Sea | ~27°C / 81°F |
| Sargassum | Can start late in the month |
Spring break#
Most of March, in waves by university. A handful of party hotels in the central hotel zone become the whole show; everything else is normal. Over 25? Adults-only, or base in Puerto Morelos or Playa (Cancún vs Tulum vs Playa). Under 25? You know where. Is Cancún safe? has the spring-break specifics.
Semana Santa#
In early-Easter years (2027: 21 to 28 March) Holy Week is Mexico's beach holiday: families fill the public beaches and resorts, roads are busy, prices rise. Cancún in April covers the years it falls there.
What's on#
The spring equinox at Chichén Itzá on the 20th or 21st: the serpent shadow and the crowd. See the ruins another day at opening (day trips).
What to do#
The last clear-water snorkelling, cenotes, Isla Mujeres, the ruins early. Things to do, the 5-day itinerary, 3 days.
Prices#
High season until Easter. On a budget.
Pack#
Sun clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat. First time in Cancún.
Off the hotel zone#
Post your dates on Roavi Community and a Local Friend from downtown Cancún shows you the city behind the party. Travellers in Cancún in March appear there too.
Cancún in March? Spend one evening with someone who lives there.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What is the weather like in Cancún in March?
Dry, sunny and a touch warmer than February: highs around 30°C (86°F), lows around 21°C (70°F), little rain, sea around 27°C (81°F). Strong sun.Is Cancún crowded with spring break in March?
At specific hotels, very: spring break runs across most of March and fills the party resorts in the central hotel zone. Adults-only and family resorts, and anything in Puerto Morelos or Playa, are unaffected. Read recent March reviews before booking.Is there seaweed in Cancún in March?
It can begin: March is the last month of the reliably clear window, and the first sargassum sometimes arrives late in the month, usually lightly. Heavy months are May to August. Check recent beach photos before you fly.What happens at Chichén Itzá on the equinox?
On 20 or 21 March the afternoon sun casts a shadow down El Castillo's staircase that looks like a serpent descending. Tens of thousands come for it. For the site itself, any other day at opening is far better.