March is the month Naples shows off. The days turn properly warm, the Gulf becomes swimmable again, sunsets move an hour later, and the calendar runs from spring training baseball to Easter weekend. It is also the last full month of peak season, and it fills early. Here’s what to expect.
March Weather in Naples
The National Weather Service’s 30-year normals for Naples show March highs rising from about 79°F at the start of the month to 81°F by the end, with overnight lows in the low 60s. It is still the dry season: normal rainfall for the whole month is under two inches.
The bigger change is the water. The Gulf averages about 71°F in March, up from the mid-60s in January and February, so this is the month many winter guests start swimming again. Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 14, 2027, which pushes sunset an hour later and makes room for a beach walk after dinner. For the full year at a glance, see our guide to Naples weather through the year.
What’s On in March 2027
- Spring training baseball, through March 20. Two major league teams train about 45 minutes north in Fort Myers: the Minnesota Twins at Lee Health Sports Complex and the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park. The Twins’ home schedule runs through Saturday, March 20, including a game against the Red Sox on Thursday, March 18. It makes an easy day trip.
- Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade, mid-March. A long-running town tradition, the parade runs down Fifth Avenue South on a Saturday morning near March 17. The organizers had not posted the 2027 date when we wrote this, so check before you plan around it.
- Naples Downtown Art Fair, March. Naples Art Institute’s two-day fair fills Cambier Park and Park Street with around 250 artist booths. Exact 2027 dates are still to be announced. (Check Naples Art Institute for dates.)
- Easter weekend — Sunday, March 28. Easter falls in March in 2027, which makes the last week of the month especially busy. Our Easter in Naples guide covers brunch, services, and beach plans.
- Stone crab season, all month. The season runs October 15 through May 1, so there is still plenty of time to order them.
Spring Break in Naples
March is also when families arrive. Spring break here is on the quiet side: beach days, boat trips, and early dinners rather than crowds. If you are bringing children, our guides to spring break rentals for families and how to spend spring break in Naples will help you plan. One thing to know before you search: many Naples communities require a 30-day minimum stay in winter, so tell us your dates and we’ll point you to the homes that allow shorter stays.
Why March Fills Early
March sits at the center of season alongside February. In our own booking data, about 58% of January–March monthly stays are booked by November 1, 69% by December 1, and 80% by New Year’s Day; the details are in our 2027 Naples Season Report. With Easter landing in March this year, the end of the month will be in particular demand.
If March is your month, call us now rather than later. If the home you want is already taken, ask about the months on either side. Our guides to Naples in February and Naples in January cover what those are like, and January currently comes with 20% off select homes when you call (239) 206-3375 and mention code JAN20.
Where to Stay in March
With warmer water, being close to the beach matters more in March than earlier in the winter. Olde Naples puts the beach, the pier, and Fifth Avenue within walking distance, which is useful on parade and art fair weekends when parking is tight. Park Shore and Vanderbilt Beach offer Gulf views and beach access. Golfers often choose Treviso Bay. Our seasonal rental cost guide shows what each area typically runs for a month.
Plan Your March
Naples Vacation Properties is locally owned and manages more than 100 homes and condos across Naples and Marco Island. Browse our winter seasonal rentals, or call (239) 206-3375 and tell us your dates and what matters most. We’ll tell you honestly what’s still open.
Sources: temperature and rainfall figures are 1991–2020 climate normals for Naples Municipal Airport from the National Weather Service. Water temperature is the long-term March average from NOAA’s coastal water temperature guide. Spring training dates are from the Minnesota Twins’ published 2027 home schedule. Event dates are as published by the organizers at the time of writing; confirm before you plan around them. Booking figures are from Naples Vacation Properties’ own reservation records.
