The Yucatán Gulf Coast in March
March is one of the best months to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 79°F and about a 16% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).
The Yucatán Gulf Coast month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA82°F
- FebA85°F
- MarA89°F
- AprA-92°F
- MayB+94°F
- JunA-93°F
- JulB+92°F
- AugB91°F
- SepB+90°F
- OctA-87°F
- NovA-85°F
- DecA-83°F
February: A · March: A · April: A-. The best months are usually January, February and March, and the weakest are August and September.
Best beaches in the Yucatán Gulf Coast in March
Resorts with the best typical March, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Mar | This week |
|---|---|---|
| El Cuyo Beach Hotels | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| LunArena Boutique Beach Hotel | A | SatC+SunCMonCTueC+WedC |
| Ciudad del Carmen Playa Norte Hotels | A | SatBSunB-MonC+TueBWedB |
| Hotel Las Dunas | A | SatC+SunB-MonB-TueB-WedB |
| Hotel Tucan Siho Playa | A | SatC+SunC-MonDTueC+WedB |
| Paraíso Beach | A | SatB-SunDMonDTueC+WedB- |
| Telchac Puerto Beach Resorts | A | SatCSunD+MonDTueD+WedC |
| Progreso Beach Resorts | A | SatC+SunC+MonC+TueC+WedC+ |
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
How it compares
The Yucatán Gulf Coast is among the best-graded beach destinations in March. Every destination in March.
Questions
- Is March a good time to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- March is one of the best months to visit the Yucatán Gulf Coast: a typical day grades A, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 79°F and about a 16% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).
- How warm is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in March?
- Typical highs are about 89°F and the sea is about 79°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is March hurricane season in the Yucatán Gulf Coast?
- No. Storm risk is very low in March.
- How crowded is the Yucatán Gulf Coast in March?
- Typically busy, around College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
- Yucatán & Campeche Gulf Coast: this week's forecast, beach by beach
- Mexico Beach Report: this week, updated every Monday
- Compare dates and beaches on the map
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 34 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.