Southwest Florida in March

Southwest Florida month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

• JanB72°F
• FebB+75°F
• MarA-80°F
• AprA83°F
• MayA87°F
• JunA-87°F
• JulB+89°F
• AugB89°F
• SepB87°F
• OctA84°F
• NovA-80°F
• DecA-76°F

February: B+ · March: A- · April: A. The best months are usually April, May and October, and the weakest are January and August.

How it compares

Southwest Florida is among the best-graded beach destinations in March. Every destination in March.

Questions

Is March a good time to visit Southwest Florida?

March is a good month for Southwest Florida: a typical day grades A-, the 5th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 73°F and about a 29% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically packed (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).

How warm is Southwest Florida in March?

Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 73°F. The water is on the cool side for long swims.

Is March hurricane season in Southwest Florida?

No. Storm risk is very low in March.

How crowded is Southwest Florida in March?

Typically packed, around College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter. The quietest months are usually August and September.

Plan it

• Southwest Florida: this week's forecast, beach by beach
• Compare dates and beaches on the map

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 16 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.