Orlando in March 2027: Weather, Events, Spring Break and Crowds

Orlando in March has highs of about 75°F to 80°F, lows in the mid to upper 50s and about 3 inches of rain. It is also one of the busiest months: spring break crowds run from about mid-March through Easter, which falls on March 28 in 2027, so the first week of March has the lightest crowds. Here's how to plan March 2027.

Orlando weather in March

• Highs: About 75°F early in the month, rising to about 80°F.
• Lows: Mid to upper 50s°F.
• Rain: About 3 inches for the month, usually in short showers.

Pack layers. Mornings can be cool, afternoons are warm, and water parks can still feel chilly early in the month.

March 2027 events in and around Orlando

• Through March 27: Universal Mardi Gras, at Universal Studios Florida, with parades and concerts on select nights. Included with a Universal Studios Florida ticket.
• March 4 to 14: Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, about 75 minutes west.
• Sunday, March 14: Clocks go forward. Evenings get lighter.
• March: EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Disney lists it from March 10 to May 31, 2027, so there's a gap after Festival of the Arts ends on March 1.
• March: Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. The tournament site lists March 15 to 21, 2027.
• Sunday, March 28: Easter. The week before is among the busiest of the spring.

Local listings also show the Central Florida Fair (March 4 to 14), the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (March 19 to 21) and Monster Jam at Camping World Stadium (March 27). Confirm these with the organizers before you plan around them.

Orlando spring break crowds in March 2027

Spring break varies by school, so the crowds run from about mid-March through Easter. With Easter on March 28, late March 2027 will be especially full. For lighter crowds, go in the first week of March, before the Easter rush. If your dates are fixed, book timed attractions early and be at the parks when they open.

Outdoor things to do in Orlando in March

March is the last good month for several things:

• Manatees: The season runs until about March, so go early in the month. See where to see manatees near Orlando or swim with them in Crystal River.
• Clear kayaks: Try Winter Park or Silver Springs. See all clear kayak tours near Orlando.
• The coast: A Cocoa Beach dolphin sail or a day trip to St. Augustine. Our St. Augustine day trip guide and things to do in Cocoa Beach have more.
• Airboats: Cooler days are comfortable on the water. Book a tour at Boggy Creek, 10% off through us. (I'm Boggy Creek's marketing manager.)

If it's too busy at the parks

• Bottle-feed a baby Highland calf at Mini Moo Land, 10% off through us.
• Pirate's Cove mini golf in the evening.
• Things to do in Orlando that aren't theme parks.
• Free things to do in Orlando.

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Where to check March dates before you go

Two dates this guide left open are now published. Disney's EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival page lists March 10 to May 31, 2027, included with EPCOT admission. The Arnold Palmer Invitational site shows March 15 to 21, 2027.

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival site confirms March 19 to 21 and posts hours of 9 AM to 6 PM on Friday and Saturday and 9 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.

Driving to Plant City? The Florida Strawberry Festival directions and parking page lists the festival lots at $10 in November 2026, cash only. For the Mardi Gras concert lineup, check Universal's Mardi Gras page before you pick a night.