Quintana Roo weather in March
March is one of the best months to visit Quintana Roo: highs of 28°C (82°F) and about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (73°F) and cloud cover 38% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 27°C (81°F). It is the driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and drier; April brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cancún, the largest city in Quintana Roo. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Quintana Roo?
best month Weather score 86/100.
Yes. March is one of the best months for weather in Quintana Roo.
Does it rain a lot in Quintana Roo in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 38 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average March. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Quintana Roo in March?
Days average 28°C (82°F) and nights 23°C (73°F).
Quintana Roo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (79°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 63 mm | 53% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| February | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 51 mm | 43% | 27°C (80°F) | best |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 38 mm | 38% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 41 mm | 37% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 92 mm | 44% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| June | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 181 mm | 59% | 29°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 89 mm | 50% | 29°C (84°F) | fair |
| August | 30°C (87°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 114 mm | 52% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
| September | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 166 mm | 58% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 224 mm | 58% | 29°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 124 mm | 53% | 29°C (83°F) | fair |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 68 mm | 50% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Quintana Roo in March
Weather can differ a lot within Quintana Roo: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cancún | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Chetumal | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Playa del Carmen | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 42 mm | best |
| Cozumel | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 42 mm | best |
| Felipe Carrillo Puerto | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 34 mm | best |
| Tulum | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 41 mm | best |