Where to go on a budget in March?
The 12 best destinations for a budget trip in March, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a budget trip in March, we kept destinations with low costs on the ground and in their best season, ranked from nearest to furthest from Western Europe. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 12 destinations pass this filter, in Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Morocco (23 °C in the afternoon, 7 days of rain, sea at 17 °C).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 23 °C | 7 | 17 °C | €40-70 a day |
| 2 | 🇪🇬 Cairo | 25 °C | 2 | - | €40-70 a day |
| 3 | 🇸🇳 Dakar | 22 °C | 0 | 18 °C | €45-90 a day |
| 4 | 🇮🇳 India | 31 °C | 3 | - | €25-55 a day |
| 5 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 33 °C | 6 | 28 °C | €60-110 a day |
| 6 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 33 °C | 8 | 30 °C | €30-60 a day |
| 7 | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 31 °C | 12 | 30 °C | €30-60 a day |
| 8 | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | 27 °C | 6 | - | €40-70 a day |
| 9 | 🇳🇵 Annapurna | 23 °C | 9 | - | €30-60 a day |
| 10 | 🇱🇦 Laos | 34 °C | 6 | - | €30-55 a day |
| 11 | 🇨🇳 Yunnan | 18 °C | 6 | - | €40-80 a day |
| 12 | 🇲🇽 Chiapas | 22 °C | 10 | - | €40-70 a day |
The 12 destinations in detail
Countries1 🇲🇦 Morocco
🌡️ 23 °C in the afternoon, 7 days of rain, sea at 17 °C · 💶 €40-70 a day
Morocco is the hubbub of Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, the passes of the Atlas and a night beneath the stars in the dunes. A complete change of scene a short flight from Europe, over a glass of mint tea.
City2 🇪🇬 Cairo
🌡️ 25 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Cairo means the pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza on the city's doorstep, the maze of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum. An intense, noisy and fascinating megacity.
City3 🇸🇳 Dakar
🌡️ 22 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 18 °C · 💶 €45-90 a day
Dakar occupies the westernmost tip of the African continent, on a 20 km peninsula where you go from Kermel market to Gorée Island in a 20-minute ferry ride. A capital of 4 million people lived outdoors, between surfing, thiéboudienne and concerts until dawn.
Countries4 🇮🇳 India
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain · 💶 €25-55 a day
India means the Taj Mahal at daybreak, the palaces of Rajasthan and the sacred banks of the Ganges at Varanasi. An intense, noisy, colourful country that jolts every sense, to experience at least once.
Countries5 🇨🇴 Colombia
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €60-110 a day
Colombia means the colourful lanes of Cartagena, the energy of Medellín, and the green hills of the coffee region. From the Caribbean shores of Tayrona National Park to the heights of Bogotá, an endearing country bursting with energy.
Countries6 🇹🇭 Thailand
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 8 days of rain, sea at 30 °C · 💶 €30-60 a day
Thailand means the hubbub of Bangkok's markets, golden temples, the green north around Chiang Mai, then the turquoise islands of the south. Street food on every corner, and a first trip to Asia of rare ease.
Countries7 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
🌡️ 31 °C in the afternoon, 12 days of rain, sea at 30 °C · 💶 €30-60 a day
Sri Lanka means the rock fortress of Sigiriya, the little train through Ella's tea plantations, and the elephants of Yala National Park. A compact island mixing temples, jungle and southern beaches.
Countries8 🇬🇹 Guatemala
🌡️ 27 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Guatemala means Antigua framed by its volcanoes, the Maya villages around Lake Atitlán, and the temples of Tikal rising from the jungle. The heart of the Maya world, all the way to sunrise on the summit of Acatenango.
Region9 🇳🇵 Annapurna
🌡️ 23 °C in the afternoon, 9 days of rain · 💶 €30-60 a day
A massif fifty-five kilometres long around Annapurna I, the first peak over 8,000 metres to be climbed, in 1950. The conservation area covers 7,629 km² and is crossed village by village, from terraced rice fields to passes at 5,416 metres.
Countries10 🇱🇦 Laos
🌡️ 34 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain · 💶 €30-55 a day
Laos means the procession of monks at daybreak in Luang Prabang, the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, and the Mekong setting the rhythm of life. A peaceful, unspoilt country where time slows down.
Region11 🇨🇳 Yunnan
🌡️ 18 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain · 💶 €40-80 a day
Between 1,900 and 3,400 m above sea level, Yunnan lines up the grey-tiled roofs of Lijiang, the flooded Hani terraces of Yuanyang and the gorge where the Yangtze squeezes between two peaks of more than 5,000 m. Twenty-five minorities, Friday markets and a fast train between Kunming, Dali and Lijiang.
Region12 🇲🇽 Chiapas
🌡️ 22 °C in the afternoon, 10 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Chiapas means San Cristóbal de las Casas at 2,200 m, its Tzotzil markets and the church of Chamula carpeted with pine needles, then 190 km of hairpin bends down to the jungle of Palenque and the tomb of King Pakal. In between lie the 1,000 m walls of the Sumidero and the turquoise waterfalls of Agua Azul.
Frequently asked questions
Where to go on a budget in March?
Morocco, Cairo, Dakar, India and Colombia top our ranking for a budget trip in March. In first place, Morocco: 23 °C in the afternoon, 7 days of rain, sea at 17 °C on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest budget destination in March?
Morocco, about 3h15 by air from Paris, with 23 °C in the afternoon, 7 days of rain, sea at 17 °C in March.
Where does it rain least in March among these destinations?
Dakar: 0 days of rain on average in March, with 22 °C in the afternoon.
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