What the weather is like in March
March is warm (27°C) and mostly dry, but it is the most crowded month of the year: college spring break on South Beach, the Miami Open tennis, and a large music festival that fills downtown hotels at the end of the month. Miami Beach has imposed curfews and restrictions on spring-break weekends in recent years.
Against February, March runs 1°C warmer with 8mm more rain and 1.2 hours more sun a day.
These March averages are station normals for Miami International Airport (NOAA NCEI normals, 1991-2020); other parts of Miami vary. Full sources below.
Miami in March, on the ground
March is warm and mostly dry, with more sun than February and the sea starting to warm. It is still before the summer rains and humidity arrive.
Crowds and prices in March
It is the busiest month of the year: college spring break fills South Beach, the Miami Open runs in the second half, and downtown hotels sell out at the end of the month. Book well ahead and expect the year’s highest rates.
What to do in March
- Watch the Miami Open, the ATP and WTA tennis tournament in the second half of March.
- Stay in Coconut Grove or Coral Gables for a quieter base away from South Beach.
- Explore the Everglades before the summer rains return.
Before you book: Miami Beach has imposed curfews and restrictions on spring-break weekends in recent years; check the city’s announcements before you book.
What to pack for Miami in March
- Light layers for warm days
- A light jacket for the evenings
- Swimwear
What's on in March
- Miami Open (Hard Rock Stadium) — Two-week ATP/WTA tennis tournament in the second half of March.
Is March the right month?
Miami's best month, February, is one month before March; the toughest, September, is six months after. See the full month-by-month breakdown for Miami, or where else to go in March.
Where to stay in March
March is peak season in Miami, so prices are at their highest. Book early for the best choice of rooms.
- South Beach (Miami Beach)$$$The beach and Art DecoThe classic base; loud south of 15th Street, calmer north of 20th. In an evacuation zone — check the forecast in late summer.See hotels in Miami for 12–18 Mar 2027
- Brickell / Downtown$$Restaurants, business travelHigh-rise hotels with better rates than the Beach; a short ride to Wynwood and Little Havana. Prone to street flooding in heavy rain.See hotels in Miami for 12–18 Mar 2027
- Coral Gables / Coconut Grove$$Quieter base, families, tree-lined streetsHistoric, leafy, and calmer, with easy access to the Everglades and the Keys highway. Twenty minutes to the Beach.See hotels in Miami for 12–18 Mar 2027
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Sources: Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau · NOAA NCEI normals: Miami International Airport, 1991-2020 · NOAA National Hurricane Center · Miami-Dade County Emergency Management. Full provenance on the Miami guide.
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