Where to go in March for sun
Bridging the gap between the depths of winter and the early buds of spring, March can be a wonderful time to get away for some late winter sunshine. The best bit is destinations closer to home are just starting to get a little warmer, too.
There's something for everyone in our pick of the top 10 places to go for winter sun in March, from theme parks in Miami to the sunny shores of the Caribbean - beach lovers, culture vultures and families all considered here.
| Destination | Temperature | Daily sunshine | Flight time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | |||
| 1. Miami, Florida, USA | 25°C | 18°C | 9 hours | 10 hours |
| 2. Maldives | 31°C | 25°C | 9 hours | 10 hours |
| 3. Dominican Republic | 29°C | 21°C | 9 hours | 9.5 hours |
| 4. Luxor, Egypt | 29°C | 11°C | 10 hours | 6 hours |
| 5. Sri Lanka | 32°C | 24°C | 9 hours | 10.5 hours |
| 6. Malta | 16°C | 10°C | 7 hours | 3 hours |
| 7. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | 21°C | 14°C | 7 hours | 4.5 hours |
| 8. Cyprus | 17°C | 9°C | 7 hours | 4.5 hours |
| 9. Montego Bay, Jamaica | 30°C | 21°C | 8 hours | 10 hours |
| 10. Antigua | 29°C | 22°C | 8 hours | 9 hours |
Browse below to see our full selection of the top 10 winter sun destinations in March based on a variety of interests and, remember, each has been chosen for its typically reliable sunshine at this time of year.
Top 10 sunny destinations in March
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Maldives
- Dominican Republic
- Luxor, Egypt
- Sri Lanka
- Malta
- Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
- Cyprus
- Montego Bay, Jamaica
- Antigua
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Check out our top 10 sunny holiday destinations for each month of the year whether you're after summer breaks or winter sun escapes. We'll tell you where to get the best weather, expected flight time and what each destination is most well-known for.
Looking for more? Find out more about the conditions worldwide in our complete guide to the weather in March and see where we think are the best places to go on holiday.
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