Bahamas March holidays

Festivals and events in the Bahamas in March

The Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival is a celebration of Bahamian food, cultural traditions, music, and crafts. Taking place on a yearly basis in March, the festival is family-friendly and packed with different activities, such as singing, sugar cane peeling, poetry reading, conch-cracking contests, and more.

Organised in The Olde Town Mall in Sandyport, the International Beer Festival is another event you can plan to visit in March. Beers hailing from America, Asia, the UK, and the Bahamas are all available at this boozy fun-fest.

With the aim to celebrate national unity, the Annual One Bahamas Music & Heritage Festival is celebrated on both Paradise Island and Nassau. Highlights of the 3-day celebrations include “fun walks,” concerts, and heaps more!

Top places to visit in the Bahamas in March

Comfortable daytime temperatures and crystal-clear skies make it the perfect time to hit the beach and unwind. Tour the calm surroundings of Cable Beach on Nassau. Visit the unmissable Pink Sands Beach and eat in a seaside eatery on Harbour Island. Away from the beach, visit The Glass Window Bridge and Lucayan National Park. March is also a prime time for snorkelling and diving – a rite of passage in the Caribbean!

High school and college students are known to throng the Bahamas for spring break in March, meaning sports events, beach parties, and musical entertainment become a common scene during this time. As March is the peak season for travel, ensure you book your accommodation well in advance.

What’s the weather like in the Bahamas in March?

Boasting hours of sunshine and balmy, dry temperatures, March is the ideal time for a Caribbean getaway. There is a balance of heat and cool in this month. The northern islands are breezier and cooler than the ones in the south during this time. Expect average daytime highs of 26°C. The average low around this time is 22°C and a welcoming soft, gentle breeze blows over the islands during March.

What to pack for a holiday in the Bahamas in March

General packing tips for March:

• Pack light clothing, swimwear and shoes suited to a summer holiday
• Bring a jumper or cardigan for the cooler evenings
• Don’t forget sun cream, sunglasses, and a hat for protection from the sun
• Strong bug spray and after-bite remedy
• Travel plug adapter, chargers and portable battery packs
• Bring a light waterproof coat or small umbrella for downpours
• Prescription medicines
• If you wish to snorkel from the beach, bring your own snorkelling equipment to avoid rental costs