Sayulita in March

Still dry and sunny, a little warmer, with spring breaks and, some years, Holy Week bringing big crowds from across Mexico.

Weather: Dry season, about 1 rainy days
Day and night: 29° / 17 °C · 84° / 63 °F
The sea: 24 °C · 75 °F
Light: 7:10 am to 7:11 pm
Crowds: Busy

Surf

The last reliable northwest swells of the winter, with the first south swells late in the month.

Swell averages about 2.1 ft at 9 s from the WNW; the wind is usually from the N (Open-Meteo, 2016–2025).

Learning to surf · Today’s surf report

Crowds and prices

US and Canadian spring breaks fill the month, Benito Juárez Day gives Mexico a long weekend (March 15, 2027), and in 2027 Holy Week falls late in the month (Palm Sunday March 21 to Easter March 28), the busiest week of the spring.

High-season rates most of the month; Holy Week is billed at holiday rates, about $675 a night for the median three-bedroom against $490 the rest of high season (before tax).

Medians of the nightly prices rentals published, gathered in October 2026; US dollars.

Where to stay, by side of town

Book ahead

Stays for Holy Week 2027 (March 21–28): early, at holiday rates.
Marietas Islands trips: 2–4 weeks ahead; Hidden Beach places are capped each day.
Whale watching before the season ends on March 31.

Nature

The sea is at its coolest, around 24 °C (75 °F), and the official whale-watching season closes on March 31.

Fiestas and festivals

Early March (2026: March 6–8)
Sayulita SUP Open
Stand-up paddle surf heats, races and team relays on the main beach. Source
Mid-March (2027: from March 17)
Banderas Bay Regatta
Sailboats race across the bay from the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta. Source

On our calendar for March 2027

Dec 1 – Mar 31Humpback whale-watching seasonBanderas Bay · dates not confirmed yet
Mar 17–20Banderas Bay RegattaBanderas Bay, from Nuevo Vallarta · dates not confirmed yet
Mar 21–28Semana Santa (Holy Week)Sayulita and the whole coast · dates not confirmed yet

Every week

Mercado del Pueblo farmers market at Calle Revolución, Fridays from 10 am
El Tianguis Sunday street market at Calle Pelícanos, Sundays from 8 am (check with the venue)
La Cruz Sunday market at Marina Riviera Nayarit, Sundays from 9 am
Bucerías farmers market at Chedraui car park, Wednesdays from 9 am
Bucerías art walk at Art district, Thursdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
San Pancho artisan market at Plaza del Sol, Tuesdays from 9:30 am
Lo de Marcos Saturday market at Av. Luis Echeverría 9, Saturdays from 9 am
Salsa night at Don Pedro's, Mondays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
Sunday polo brunch at La Patrona Polo & Equestrian Club, Sundays from 11 am (check with the venue)
Live music at Latitude 20, Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 9:30 pm (check with the venue)
Bingo and open mic at Latitude 20, Tuesdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
Flamenco guitar night at Don Pedro's, Thursdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
Puerto Vallarta ArtWalk at Galleries in Centro, Wednesdays from 6 pm
Olas Altas farmers market at Lázaro Cárdenas Park, Saturdays from 9 am
Cocktails and music at BOA at BOA, Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 7 pm (check with the venue)
Spay and neuter clinic at SayulitAnimals, Wednesdays from 8 am (check with the venue)
Happy hour at Embers at Embers, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays from 3 pm (check with the venue)
Guayabitos Monday market at Rincón de Guayabitos, Mondays from 8 am (check with the venue)
Friday cumbia and salsa night at Coco's Beach Club, Fridays from 10 pm (check with the venue)
La Peñita Thursday market at Main street of La Peñita de Jaltemba, Thursdays from 7 am (check with the venue)
Bucerías Sunday street market at Along Arroyo del Indio, Sundays from 7 am (check with the venue)
Punta de Mita craft market at Av. El Anclote 22, Saturdays from 9 am
Saturday barbecue pop-up (Pitmasterford) at Plaza Nawalli, Saturdays from 5 pm

The full calendar

Good to know

In 2027 Holy Week and Easter fall in late March (Easter is March 28): expect full beaches and higher prices that week.
The Banderas Bay Regatta sails mid-month.
Evenings are warm enough for dinner outside.

What's the weather like in Sayulita in March?

Dry season. Around 29 °C (84 °F) by day and 17 °C (63 °F) at night; the sea is about 24 °C (75 °F).

Is March a good time to surf in Sayulita?

The last reliable northwest swells of the winter, with the first south swells late in the month. Swell averages about 2.1 ft at 9 seconds from the WNW.

Is Sayulita busy in March?

Busy. US and Canadian spring breaks fill the month, Benito Juárez Day gives Mexico a long weekend (March 15, 2027), and in 2027 Holy Week falls late in the month (Palm Sunday March 21 to Easter March 28), the busiest week of the spring.

Is March an expensive time to stay in Sayulita?