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Savannah in March
Azaleas peak late month and the Music Festival opens. St. Patrick's week is the most crowded and expensive stretch of the year.
The straight answer
March is one of the best months of the year to visit Savannah. Azaleas peak late month and the Music Festival opens. St. Patrick's week is the most crowded and expensive stretch of the year.
- Weather
- Warm, highs near 71F (22C)
- Crowds
- 5 of 5
- Prices
- 5 of 5
What March is like in Savannah
March is Savannah at its most beautiful and its most crowded. Highs are near 71F (22C), and the azaleas usually peak in the squares and Forsyth Park from mid to late month. St. Patrick's week, around March 17, is the busiest and most expensive stretch of the year, with one of the biggest parades in the US and a street party on River Street. The Savannah Music Festival opens late in the month.
It suits St. Patrick's fans and anyone who books early. Families wanting blooms without the crush should avoid St. Patrick's week. April gives you similar weather and flowers with smaller crowds.
Make the most of March
What is especially good about Savannah this month.
St. Patrick's Day celebration
One of the biggest St. Patrick's parades in the US, around March 17. The city fills and rates spike.
Azaleas in the squares
Blooms usually peak from mid to late March, depending on the winter. Forsyth Park and the squares are the best places to see them.
Savannah Music Festival
Jazz, classical, roots and world music in historic venues, starting late in the month. Popular shows sell out.
What to pack for March
- Light layers for warm days and cool nights
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Something green if you are there for St. Patrick's
- Insect repellent for sand gnats near the marshes
Our timing tip
Come the week before or after St. Patrick's week for the same blooms at far lower prices.
Book Savannah for March.
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What's on in March
St. Patrick's Day celebration
Around March 17 each year
One of the biggest St. Patrick's parades in the US. The city fills, rates spike, and River Street becomes a street party.
Savannah Music Festival
Late March into April
Jazz, classical, roots, and world music in historic venues. Tickets sell out for popular shows.
Things to do in Savannah
The squares and Forsyth Park
Walk the historic district early in the morning. Chippewa, Monterey, and Lafayette squares are standouts.
Bonaventure Cemetery
Moss-draped Victorian cemetery on a river bluff. Go in the morning light and respect posted hours.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
A massive brick fort near Tybee, with trails and ranger programs. Easy half day.
Tybee Island
Beach town with a historic lighthouse. Summer weekends are busy; weekdays are easier.
Wormsloe State Historic Site
Famous oak-lined avenue and colonial ruins. The live oak drive is best in morning light.
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Birthplace of the founder of the Girl Scouts. Tours fill with troops in spring.
Beat the crowds
- Avoid St. Patrick's week unless you are coming for it. The weeks around it offer the same blooms with far fewer people.
- Stay in the Victorian District or near Forsyth Park rather than River Street for quieter nights.
- Take the walking tours and cemetery visits early, and save the afternoons for museums in summer.
- Weekday trips in spring and fall are much calmer than weekends.
Know before you go
- Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Storms can close Tybee Island and prompt evacuations.
- Sand gnats (no-see-ums) are worst in spring and summer near marshes. Bring repellent.
- Historic houses and museums keep limited hours on holidays; check before planning around one.
Savannah in March, quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Savannah?
March is one of the best months of the year to visit Savannah. Azaleas peak late month and the Music Festival opens. St. Patrick's week is the most crowded and expensive stretch of the year.
What is the weather like in Savannah in March?
Warm, highs near 71F (22C).
Is Savannah crowded in March?
March is peak crowd season in Savannah; expect lines at the headline sights.
What is happening in Savannah in March?
St. Patrick's Day celebration (around march 17 each year); Savannah Music Festival (late march into april).
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