Updated 14 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly

Is March 2027 a good month to visit Kusadasi?

Calm — the typical March day in Kusadasi is calmer than 84% of its year.

The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.

Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Kusadasi's own year — not a headcount.

This month's verified events: Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan) (9–11).

March is Kusadasi with the crowds gone — Calm on 27 of 31 days — 4 days run Busy or Packed, mild and showery, around 16°C / 61°F with rain on about 9 days.

Yes. The typical March day in Kusadasi is Calm, and only 4 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 16 °C by day, with rain on about 9 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in France and Germany. Cruise ships call on 13 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Sunday 28 March. Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan) falls on 9–11 March. No week of March is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead. The crush is at the port road to Ephesus on a ship morning; the quiet is at Ephesus once the ships have sailed. The calmest day is Monday 15 March, the busiest Tuesday 9 March.

In short, a genuinely good window to pick.

Among the 12 months we forecast for Kusadasi, March ranks 7th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Tue 9 Mar, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Mon 15 Mar at 7%.

Crowds
4/31 busy or packed
27 calm · 0 lively
Weather
16°C / 61°F
rain ~9 days
Value
Best value of the year
a genuinely good window to pick

You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →

What to pack for Kusadasi in March

Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 9 of 31 days.

A pair of worn walking trainers, seen from above
rain on 9 of 31 days Comfortable walking shoes

The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.

See walking shoes →
Two people walking under one umbrella in the rain
showers arrive without warning Compact umbrella

A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.

See umbrellas →

How busy is Kusadasi in March?

The busiest days are the 9th, 10th, 11th and 28th. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 12th–27th.

Ships call on 13 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 1,800 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.

The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 7% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 12 hours.

Either side of it, February is far calmer and April is much calmer.

Calm apart from 4 days — the 9th, 10th, 11th and 28th, which run packed or busier. Any other date works.
CalmLivelyBusyPacked⚓ ships in port · % = busier than this share of the year · tap any day for its full forecast
Best daysMon 15 · Thu 18 · Fri 19 — Calm apart from 4 days — the 9th, 10th, 11th and 28th, which run packed or busier. Any other date works.
Busiest daysTue 9 · Wed 10 · Thu 11 · Sun 28 — the month's only busier dates.
Mon 01 Mar Calm busier than 26% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998

Record Kusadasi on Mon 1 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 02 Mar Calm busier than 12% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Tue 2 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 03 Mar Calm busier than 14% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays; BG public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Wed 3 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; France school holidays; BG public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 04 Mar Calm busier than 12% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Thu 4 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 05 Mar Calm busier than 12% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Fri 5 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 06 Mar Calm busier than 26% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Fri 5 Mar·Sun 7 Mar ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00

Record Kusadasi on Sat 6 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 07 Mar Calm busier than 26% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998

Record Kusadasi on Sun 7 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 08 Mar Calm busier than 13% of days here · Germany public holiday
WhyGermany public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Mon 8 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 09 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays · Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan)

Event on this day

Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan)

9–11 Mar 2027

The three-day national holiday that ends the fasting month. Most Turkish families travel, and the Aegean coast is one of the places they travel to. Shops, banks and public offices close. Roads and coach stations are full at both ends of the block.

vakithesaplama.diyanet.gov.tr ↗

WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Saturn — guest capacity 930

Record Kusadasi on Tue 9 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,730 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany; Ramazan Bayrami. Nearest calmer day: Mon 8 Mar (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 10 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan)

Event on this day

Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan)

9–11 Mar 2027

The three-day national holiday that ends the fasting month. Most Turkish families travel, and the Aegean coast is one of the places they travel to. Shops, banks and public offices close. Roads and coach stations are full at both ends of the block.

vakithesaplama.diyanet.gov.tr ↗

WhyGermany school holidays; Türkiye public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Wed 10 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany school holidays; Türkiye public holiday; Ramazan Bayrami. Nearest calmer day: Mon 8 Mar (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 11 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays · Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan)

Event on this day

Ramazan Bayrami (the three-day holiday that ends Ramadan)

9–11 Mar 2027

The three-day national holiday that ends the fasting month. Most Turkish families travel, and the Aegean coast is one of the places they travel to. Shops, banks and public offices close. Roads and coach stations are full at both ends of the block.

vakithesaplama.diyanet.gov.tr ↗

WhyGermany school holidays; Türkiye public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Thu 11 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany school holidays; Türkiye public holiday; Ramazan Bayrami. Nearest calmer day: Fri 12 Mar (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 12 Mar Calm busier than 15% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Türkiye public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Fri 12 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; Türkiye public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 13 Mar Calm busier than 36% of days here · ⚓2
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998

Record Kusadasi on Sat 13 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,798 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 14 Mar Calm busier than 31% of days here · ⚓1
‹ Sat 13 Mar·Mon 15 Mar ›This day in full →Ships in port 08:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00

Record Kusadasi on Sun 14 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 15 Mar Calm busier than 7% of days here
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Mon 15 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 16 Mar Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1
‹ Mon 15 Mar·Wed 17 Mar ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00

Record Kusadasi on Tue 16 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 17 Mar Calm busier than 13% of days here · UK public holiday
WhyUK public holiday; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Wed 17 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: UK public holiday; France school holidays. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 18 Mar Calm busier than 8% of days here · France school holidays
WhyFrance school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Thu 18 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 19 Mar Calm busier than 8% of days here · France school holidays
WhyFrance school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Fri 19 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 20 Mar Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
WhyFrance school holidays
‹ Fri 19 Mar·Sun 21 Mar ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00

Record Kusadasi on Sat 20 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 21 Mar Calm busier than 8% of days here · France school holidays
WhyFrance school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Sun 21 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 22 Mar Calm busier than 27% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998

Record Kusadasi on Mon 22 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 23 Mar Calm busier than 27% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Mon 22 Mar·Wed 24 Mar ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00

Record Kusadasi on Tue 23 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 24 Mar Calm busier than 12% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Wed 24 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 25 Mar Calm busier than 12% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Thu 25 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 26 Mar Calm busier than 15% of days here · Germany public holiday
WhyGermany public holiday; UK public holiday; France school holidays; United States public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Fri 26 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; UK public holiday; France school holidays. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 27 Mar Calm busier than 27% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Fri 26 Mar·Sun 28 Mar ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00

Record Kusadasi on Sat 27 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 28 Mar Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday · Easter Sunday (Western churches)

Event on this day

Easter Sunday (Western churches)

28 Mar 2027

Easter Sunday in the Western churches, 28 March 2027. It is not a holiday in Turkey, but it is when many European visitors take their spring break.

en.wikipedia.org ↗

WhyGermany public holiday; Poland public holiday; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 07:00–18:00
  • Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998

Record Kusadasi on Sun 28 Mar 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,428 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; Poland public holiday; France school holidays; Easter Sunday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 27 Mar (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 29 Mar Calm busier than 16% of days here · Germany public holiday
WhyGermany public holiday; UK public holiday; Poland public holiday; France public holiday
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Mon 29 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; UK public holiday; Poland public holiday. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 30 Mar Calm busier than 27% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
‹ Mon 29 Mar·Wed 31 Mar ›This day in full →Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00

Record Kusadasi on Tue 30 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 31 Mar Calm busier than 13% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Kusadasi on Wed 31 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-03-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

How does April compare? →

Which week of March is quietest in Kusadasi?

Early
Calm
20%
Mid
Calm
20%
Late
Calm
16%

No week of March is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead.

The upside of a quiet March

No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.

See Kusadasi's whole year →

March weather in Kusadasi

Mild — around 16°C / 61°F, with a light jacket for the evenings, with rain on about 9 days, so keep a layer handy.

This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.

Compare April →

More about Kusadasi in March

Based on: Türkiye's public holidays · school vacations across BG, France, Germany and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.

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