The Natural Calendar: March
What to look for, where, and how sure we are.
Cherry blossom: in Japan, the national weather agency issues blossom forecasts that move north through the country from late March; in Washington, the National Park Service forecasts peak bloom in early March, with the festival running 20 March to 12 April. Season predictable; exact days are not.
Rhododendrons in Sikkim: the first blooms appear at lower altitudes in March; at Yumthang, peak bloom is usually in April and May. Timing varies with snow and temperature.
Tulips: Keukenhof opens on 19 March; peak is usually mid-April. In Srinagar, Kashmir's tulip garden normally opens in late March or April, depending on the weather. Season predictable; weather decides the week.
Canola flowers on Jeju: yellow fields from about March into April. Season fairly predictable; varies by year.
Grape harvest in the Cape Winelands: continues into March in many vineyards. Varies by variety and year.
Prices, dates, permits and rules change — approximate, verify before you travel. Researched from public sources; field verification pending.
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