Where is hot in March on a short-haul flight?

March in brief (short-haul)

Agadir leads the table with 24°C by day and 13°C at night, a 17°C sea and 4 rainy days (3 h 48 min from London). Marrakech leads with 22°C by day and 7°C at night and 6 rainy days (3 h 36 min from London). Gran Canaria leads with 22°C by day and 16°C at night, a 19°C sea and 4 rainy days (4 h 24 min from London). La Gomera leads with 21°C by day and 18°C at night, a 19°C sea and 3 rainy days (4 h 24 min from London). Tenerife leads with 20°C by day and 15°C at night, a 19°C sea and 5 rainy days (4 h 24 min from London).

Warm rather than hot (20-25°C): Agadir 24°C, Marrakech 22°C, Gran Canaria 22°C, La Gomera 21°C, Tenerife 20°C, Sousse 20°C and 1 more. For scale, London averages 11°C in March.

By flight time from London

• Under 3 hours: Seville 20°C, Albufeira 19°C, Costa de la Luz 19°C, Valencia 19°C, Algarve 18°C, Benidorm 18°C, Alicante 18°C, Ibiza 18°C
• 3 to 4.5 hours: Agadir 24°C, Marrakech 22°C, Gran Canaria 22°C, La Gomera 21°C, Tenerife 20°C, Sousse 20°C, Fuerteventura 20°C, Lanzarote 19°C

By region

• Europe: 74 destinations, warmest Gran Canaria (22°C)
• Africa: 4 destinations, warmest Agadir (24°C)

Morocco for the warmest afternoons

Agadir suits travellers whose priority is daytime warmth without taking the longest flight in the selection. Its 24°C high makes light clothing sensible during warmer afternoons, while 4 rainy days suggest some flexibility rather than planning around persistent rain. The flight takes 3 h 48 min. The catch is the contrast after sunset: nights fall to 13°C, and the sea is a cool 17°C. Marrakech trades coastal swimming for inland warmth, reaching 22°C after a flight of 3 h 36 min. It is less appealing if you want to stay lightly dressed into the evening: nights drop to 7°C, with 6 rainy days. Choose Agadir for the warmer balance; Marrakech if chilly evenings do not bother you.

The Canaries for milder evenings and fewer rainy days

Gran Canaria offers a useful balance: 22°C days, 16°C nights and 4 rainy days, though the flight takes 4 h 24 min. La Gomera suits anyone who values mild evenings over maximum afternoon warmth, with 21°C days, 18°C nights and 2 rainy days, for the same flight time. Tenerife is cooler by day at 20°C, with 15°C nights and 5 rainy days, so it is not the strongest choice on warmth or rain alone. All have sea temperatures of 19°C: cool rather than bath-like. Fuerteventura and Lanzarote also have just 2 rainy days, with highs of 20°C and 19°C respectively. Their 18°C seas make them better choices for time beside the water than for travellers seeking warm swimming.

Shorter flights if gentle warmth is enough

Seville is a strong compromise if you want warmth without spending as long flying: 20°C days follow a flight of 2 h 42 min. Expect a layer for 9°C nights and flexibility around 6 rainy days. Sousse also reaches 20°C, but its flight takes 3 h 6 min and its 15°C sea is a clear drawback for swimming; nights average 10°C, with 6 rainy days. Albufeira and Costa de la Luz suit travellers content with 19°C afternoons, but each has 8 rainy days and a flight of 2 h 54 min. Their seas remain cool. Valencia prioritises a shorter journey over warmth, with a flight of 2 h 24 min, 18°C days and 5 rainy days. These are spring breaks, not dependable hot-weather holidays.