Where to go in March?
The UK weather can still be a bit of a game of two halves in March or at least it certainly appears to be. Whilst I am experiencing sunny but cool days, colleagues and friends further up north are having snow flurries. The sunny teasers though do remind me how wonderful it is to be in sunnier climates so if you are well and truly done with the winter blues then here are some ideas on where to escape to. March is generally free from school holidays so if you are lucky to not be guided by school holidays you could avoid the crowds by travelling at this time of the year.
If sunshine and relaxation is what you are after you are then heading west to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Islands like Antiqua if you are after temperatures in the high 20s or low 30s Celsius. Mexico and Costa Rica will offer family friendly adventure holidays with a side of stunning coastline and sandy beaches. By heading east to Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, and the Middle East you can also expect temperatures in low to mid 30s. March, being in the middle of the best time to visit the Maldives, can be a bit pricier than later in the year but you will be getting lower humidity and rainfall. If SCUBA diving with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays is on your list you can also expect great visibility. At this time of year in Costa Rica the season is drier and offers opportunities to explore the coast, cloud forest, volcanoes, and white-water rivers. Rain showers are still likely, but you will also avoid the crowds as it is after the US holiday period. South-East Asia also starts hotting up at this time of year as they move into their dryer seasons. Why not venture to Vietnam, Thailand, or Malaysia?
If you’re looking for a bucket list trip and have a few more pennies to spend March is also a great time to go further afield to Australia or New Zealand with temperatures in the low to mid 20s. Argentina or Chile in South America also offer great opportunities to explore your adventurous side and with Iquazu Falls, Argentina in full flow it is a natural wonder not to be missed.
A little closer to home (UK), March is a great time to get some European city breaks booked in. Temperatures are warming up but still just below 20 degrees so not quite fly and flop on a beach weather but with longer evenings you can maximise your time exploring a city in daylight hours. If you do however want some sunshine and beach without the travel then Cyprus, with temperatures in the high 20s could suit you perfectly. With cool sunny days though you can still expect a bit of respite and also lots of lush greenery.
Other destinations that are perfect to visit in February are Thailand, Philippines, Hawaii and Fiji.