As a summer baby and passionate sun worshipper, you’ll generally catch me desperately googling ‘where is hot in March?’ by mid-January. The thing is — while March signals the official start of Spring in the UK — we’ve all been burned enough times in the past by our country’s famously fickle climate to know that there’s a reasonable chance it’ll still be cold and drizzly all month. So, the only way to get some guaranteed sunshine, is to head somewhere a little closer to the equator.
If you’re looking for truly tropical temperatures, jet off to Barbados for laidback luxury and stunning white sand beaches — or head to Southeast Asia to tick travelling through Thailand or Vietnam off your bucket list before the rainy season starts. Fancy something a little closer to home? Just over sixty miles off the coast of Africa, the Canaries enjoy a lovely sub-tropical climate, and make for a balmy March beach holiday — while Seville, Valencia, and Lisbon are great options for a classic European city break in the Spring sunshine.
Wherever you decide to go, one of the best things about travelling in March is that you’ll be avoiding peak season — so you can expect less crowds, and also considerably cheaper prices. To help inspire you, we’ve pulled together an edit of the best places to visit for guaranteed sunshine in March — whatever your preferred style of holiday, budget, or length of flight. So, you better dig out your sun hat, stock up on the SPF, and start packing a suitcase.
Ahead, our ‘where is hot in March’ bucket list.
1. Barbados
Average daytime temperature in March: 28°C
Let’s face it — if you’re desperate for some winter sun, getting out of Europe is by far your best bet. March is a lovely time to head to Barbados, as the intense humidity won’t have quite kicked in yet — but you’re still guaranteed some gorgeous hot weather. The west coast is where it’s at for beaches, so expect swathes of white sand, and tonnes of opportunities to try your hand at water sports like snorkelling. And definitely don’t miss a trip to nearby Holetown on a Friday night for sensational Caribbean street food, live music, and a real party atmosphere.
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