Where to find the sun in March?
The 11 best destinations for a sunshine trip in March, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a sunshine trip in March, we kept destinations with at least 25 °C in the afternoon and no more than six days of rain in the month. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 11 destinations pass this filter, in Africa, Asia and Americas. Top of the ranking: Saly (34 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 20 °C).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇸🇳 Saly | 34 °C | 0 | 20 °C | €55-100 a day |
| 2 | 🇮🇳 Goa | 32 °C | 2 | 29 °C | €30-70 a day |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Luxor and the Nile Valley | 29 °C | 0 | - | €50-90 a day |
| 4 | 🇴🇲 Oman | 30 °C | 1 | 25 °C | €110-180 a day |
| 5 | 🇦🇪 Dubai and Abu Dhabi | 29 °C | 1 | 24 °C | €150-300 a day |
| 6 | 🇲🇽 The Yucatán | 33 °C | 3 | 27 °C | €90-180 a day |
| 7 | 🇨🇱 Chile | 28 °C | 1 | 16 °C | €90-160 a day |
| 8 | 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai | 34 °C | 2 | - | €25-55 a day |
| 9 | 🇨🇴 Cartagena | 33 °C | 6 | 28 °C | €60-120 a day |
| 10 | 🇱🇦 Laos | 34 °C | 6 | - | €30-55 a day |
| 11 | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | 27 °C | 6 | - | €40-70 a day |
The 11 destinations in detail
City1 🇸🇳 Saly
🌡️ 34 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 20 °C · 💶 €55-100 a day
Senegal's first beach resort, raised from the sand of the Petite Côte from 1978 onwards, Saly lines up hotels and apartment complexes over some ten kilometres north of Mbour. Bandia reserve and its giraffes are 20 minutes away, the mangrove lagoon of the Somone 15 km.
City2 🇮🇳 Goa
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €30-70 a day
Goa lines up 100 km of beaches on the Arabian Sea, listed baroque churches in Old Goa and ochre Portuguese houses in Fontainhas. India's smallest state is explored by scooter, is best visited from November to March and costs less than €50 a day if you stay in guesthouses.
City3 🇪🇬 Luxor and the Nile Valley
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain · 💶 €50-90 a day
Luxor means the Valley of the Kings and its painted tombs, the giant columns of Karnak, and the Nile explored by felucca. An open-air museum, magical at daybreak from a hot-air balloon.
Countries4 🇴🇲 Oman
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 25 °C · 💶 €110-180 a day
Oman means the turquoise pools of Wadi Shab, the ochre dunes of the Wahiba Sands where you sleep in a desert camp, and the mud-brick forts of Nizwa. An authentic Gulf, far from the bustle, all the way to the fjords of Musandam.
Countries5 🇦🇪 Dubai and Abu Dhabi
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 24 °C · 💶 €150-300 a day
The Emirates mean the view from the top of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the white marble Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, and a dune safari at sunset. Futuristic luxury, unashamedly, on the edge of the desert.
City6 🇲🇽 The Yucatán
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €90-180 a day
The Yucatán means the Mayan ruins of Tulum facing the sea, cenotes where you dive into clear fresh water, and the white sand of the Riviera Maya. Caribbean beaches and Mayan culture, side by side.
Countries7 🇨🇱 Chile
🌡️ 28 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 16 °C · 💶 €90-160 a day
Chile means the lunar landscapes of the Atacama Desert, the granite towers of Torres del Paine, and the moai of Easter Island. A corridor of a country 4,000 km long, from the most arid to the most southerly.
City8 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
🌡️ 34 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain · 💶 €25-55 a day · at the edge of its season
Chiang Mai means the temples of the old town, Doi Suthep above the rooftops and an encounter with elephants at an ethical sanctuary. Northern Thailand, more peaceful and greener, made for trekking.
City9 🇨🇴 Cartagena
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €60-120 a day
Cartagena plays in two registers, five minutes' walk apart: the walled city with its ochre façades and wooden balconies, and Getsemaní, rawer and noisier, where the walls are painted and the terraces spill straight onto the street. In between, a heat that will not negotiate and touts who follow you all day long, two realities the brochures forget to mention.
Countries10 🇱🇦 Laos
🌡️ 34 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain · 💶 €30-55 a day
Laos means the procession of monks at daybreak in Luang Prabang, the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, and the Mekong setting the rhythm of life. A peaceful, unspoilt country where time slows down.
Countries11 🇬🇹 Guatemala
🌡️ 27 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain · 💶 €40-70 a day
Guatemala means Antigua framed by its volcanoes, the Maya villages around Lake Atitlán, and the temples of Tikal rising from the jungle. The heart of the Maya world, all the way to sunrise on the summit of Acatenango.
Frequently asked questions
Where to find the sun in March?
Saly, Goa, Luxor and the Nile Valley, Oman and Dubai and Abu Dhabi top our ranking for a sunshine trip in March. In first place, Saly: 34 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 20 °C on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest sunshine destination in March?
Saly, about 5h30 by air from Paris, with 34 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 20 °C in March.
Where does it rain least in March among these destinations?
Saly: 0 days of rain on average in March, with 34 °C in the afternoon.
Where is it hottest in March?
Among these destinations, Saly, with 34 °C in the afternoon on average in March: plan your sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
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