What the weather is like in March
March warms to 26°C with 77mm of rain, still well before the summer rainy season. Visit Orlando calls the city one of the country’s top spring-break and Easter destinations, so the parks fill up. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival opens mid-month (10 March in 2027).
Against February, March runs 2°C warmer with 25mm more rain.
These March averages are station normals for Orlando International Airport (NOAA NCEI normals, 1991-2020); other parts of Orlando vary. Full sources below.
Orlando in March, on the ground
March warms up quickly, with sunny afternoons and cool mornings, and stays mostly dry, well before the summer rainy season.
Crowds and prices in March
Visit Orlando calls the city one of the country’s top spring-break and Easter destinations, so March is busy and hotel rates rise. Easter Sunday falls on 28 March in 2027.
What to do in March
- See the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which opens on 10 March in 2027.
- Arrive at park opening to beat the longest spring-break queues.
- Spend a day at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on the Space Coast.
Before you book: Book hotels early if your dates include spring-break or Easter weeks.
What to pack for Orlando in March
- Light layers for warm days
- A light jacket for the evenings
What's on in March
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (EPCOT, Walt Disney World) — Visual, culinary and performing arts across EPCOT, from 15 January to 1 March in 2027.
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (EPCOT, Walt Disney World) — Gardens and topiaries across EPCOT, from 10 March to 31 May in 2027.
Is March the right month?
Orlando's best month, November, is four months before March; the toughest, August, is five months after. If March does not fit, February is the closest month in the same best-season window. See the full month-by-month breakdown for Orlando, or where else to go in March.
Where to stay in March
March is peak season in Orlando, so prices are at their highest. Book early for the best choice of rooms.
- Lake Buena Vista (Walt Disney World area)$$Disney parks, familiesThe base for Walt Disney World, south-west of the city, with hotels from budget to resort.See hotels in Orlando for 12–18 Mar 2027
- International Drive and Universal$$Universal parks, restaurants, valueA long strip of hotels and restaurants between Universal and the Convention Center, central for both Disney and Universal.See hotels in Orlando for 12–18 Mar 2027
- Downtown Orlando$$City base, Lake Eola, fewer park crowdsThe city centre around Lake Eola, 12 miles from the airport; a drive from the theme parks.See hotels in Orlando for 12–18 Mar 2027
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Sources: Visit Orlando: weather · Visit Orlando: spring and fall events · NOAA NCEI normals: Orlando International Airport, 1991-2020 · NOAA sunshine, Tampa International Airport, 1961-1990 · NHC Tropical Cyclone Reports: Charley, Ian, Milton · Walt Disney World: EPCOT festivals · Orlando International Airport: FAQ. Full provenance on the Orlando guide.
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