Hot places in March
After a long UK winter, we all need some March sunshine to recharge our batteries. To help you start planning your holiday in March, we’ve created a list of our top 10 sun holiday destinations in order of temperature to help you answer the question: Where’s hot in March?
Location | Avg. Temp | Sunshine (Hrs) | Currency |
---|---|---|---|
Manila | 28 °C | 10 | Philippine Peso |
Bali | 27 °C | 9 | Indonesian Rupiah |
Barbados | 26 °C | 10 | Barbados dollar |
Dominican Republic | 26 °C | 9 | Dominican Peso |
Jamaica | 26 °C | 9 | Jamaican Dollar |
Cancun | 25 °C | 10 | Mexican Peso |
Brisbane | 24 °C | 8 | Australian Dollar |
Dubai | 23 °C | 9 | UAE Dirham |
Florida | 20 °C | 9 | US Dollar |
Fuerteventura | 18 °C | 8 | Euro |
1. Manila, Philippines

Average Temperature: 28°C
Sunshine: 10 hours
If you’re a sun lover, it is a great time to visit the Philippines as it is during the dry season and temperatures are starting to soar reaching highs in the mid-thirties. Manila weather in March tends to average around 28 degrees with highs reaching 32 degrees. Manila capital of the Philippines is known for its sightseeing and culture, is a great sun holiday destination.
2. Bali, Indonesia

Average Temperature: 27°C
Sunshine: 9 hours
Bali enjoys tropical weather all year round due to its location close to the equator. The weather in Bali in March is warm with an average temperature of 27 degrees. Bali temperatures are lovely and hot with average highs of 30 degrees. The average sea temperature is about 28 degree making it a great beach holiday destination. It’s the perfect destination if you’re looking for an escape after the long UK winter.
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3. Barbados, Caribbean

Average Temperature: 26°C
Sunshine: 10 hours
Its location close to the equator means it enjoys a tropical climate with good weather all year round. Barbados weather in March is beautifully warm with average highs of 28 degrees. The sea is lovely and warm at 27 degrees, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. It is no wonder that the Caribbean islands are such a popular sun holiday destination.
4. Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Average Temperature: 26°C
Sunshine: 9 hours
Typically, weather in Dominican Republic in March is hot and sunny. Punta Cana on the easternmost tip of Dominican Republic has 9 hours of March sun a day and average temperatures of 26 degrees. Making it is the perfect spring sun destination. The Caribbean Islands are a popular sun holiday destination for those looking to escape the cold, wet weather at home.
5. Jamaica, Caribbean
Average Temperature: 26°C
Sunshine: 9 hours
This Caribbean island enjoys good weather all year round, making it an ideal sun holiday destination. Typically, Jamaica weather in March is beautifully warm with average temperatures around 26 degrees. It is an ideal time to visit with temperatures in Jamaica reaching thirty degrees. In Montego Bay on the North coast typically gets average highs of 28 degrees and 9 hours of sunshine. Preparing for a trip to Jamaica remember to pack sun location and order your Jamaican dollars.
6. Cancun, Mexico
Average Temperature: 25°C
Sunshine: 10 hours
Located on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, it has a tropical climate with hot weather throughout the year. March is an ideal time to visit as the weather is only starting to ramp up as we head into summer. Cancun weather in March is warm and sunny with an average temperature of 25 degrees and highs of 30 degrees. These high temperatures in Cancun make it perfect shorts and tee shirt weather. The sea at 26 degrees is lovely and warm for swimming. All this makes Cancun an ideal sun holiday destination.
7. Brisbane, Australia
Average Temperature: 24°C
Sunshine: 8 hours
It has a subtropical climate with warm to hot temperatures all year round. Brisbane weather in March is lovely and warm, with an average temperature of 24 degrees. Temperatures in Brisbane range from 20 to 27 degrees, making it an ideal time of year to visit.
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8. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Average Temperature: 23°C
Sunshine: 9 hours
Its location on the Persian Gulf Coast means that the Dubai weather is good all year round. You’ll find there’s plenty of sunshine with 9 hours a day. Dubai weather in March is hot with average temperatures of 23 degrees. The temperatures in Dubai are only starting to warm up in March, ranging from average lows of 17 to highs of 27 degrees. It is an ideal time to visit the “City of Gold” without the scorching heat of summer.
9. Florida, USA
Average Temperature: 20°C
Sunshine: 9 hours
There’s a reason it’s called the “Sunshine State”. If you are looking for sun, Florida is a great destination to visit at any time of the year. Florida weather in March is nice and warm, with average temperatures of 20 degrees and highs of 26 degrees. It’s the perfect destination if you’re looking to escape the cold, wet weather in Britain.
10. Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Average Temperature: 18°C
Sunshine: 8 hours
Located off the west coast of Africa, Fuerteventura is the second largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. Fuerteventura weather in March is warm and sunny, with average temperatures of 18 degrees and highs of 22 degrees. With sea temperatures around 18 degrees in March, it is ideal for surfing or swimming
Planning a sun holiday and not sure about January? Check out our sun holiday guides:
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*Historical monthly average weather data from Holiday-Weather.com