Where’s actually warm in March from Cork?
Places averaging 20°C or more in March, with direct flights. Warmest first.
Tenerife wins on everything in March: about 23°C, the sea at 18°C and about 2 rainy days.
Tenerife
23°7/7+12°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Guaranteed sun. You will meet someone you went to school with.”Lanzarote
23°6/7+12°Cvs home9/10Worth the bother? Go on so.“Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.”Seville
22°6/7+11°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Flamenco, orange trees and the best tapas in Spain. Do not go in August unless you enjoy being roasted.”Alicante
20°6/7+9°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Sun, sea and a castle on the hill. Benidorm is down the road if you are feeling brave.”Málaga
20°6/7+9°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“A proper city with a beach attached. Tapas portions are not a meal.”March at a glance
| Place | Avg high | Sea | Sun a day | Rainy days | Flight | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | 23°C | 18°C | 7h | 2 | 4h 10m | 7/7 |
| Lanzarote | 23°C | 18°C | 8h | 2 | 3h 50m | 6/7 |
| Seville | 22°C | – | 7h | 4 | 2h 35m | 6/7 |
| Alicante | 20°C | 14°C | 7h | 3 | 2h 35m | 6/7 |
| Málaga | 20°C | 15°C | 7h | 4 | 2h 45m | 6/7 |
| Dublin, for comparison | 11°C | 8°C | 4h | 11 | – | – |
Long-term averages, rounded. Rainy days are days with at least 1mm of rain. Sea temperature is shown where there is a beach to swim from.
Irish school holidays in March 2027
- Easter holidays 22 Mar – 2 Apr
Fares from Ireland jump for school holiday weeks. If you are not tied to the school calendar, fly the week before or after and you will often save a fair bit.
What's on in March
Not every good trip is about the sun. Festivals, carnivals and Christmas markets worth the flight.
Málaga 20°C
Semana Santa: Holy Week processions through the old town, all week before Easter.
Direct from CorkSeville 22°C
Semana Santa: the most famous Holy Week processions in Spain.
Direct from CorkBoston 8°C
St Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston, the Sunday around 17 March.
Direct from DublinChicago 9°C
They dye the Chicago River green for St Patrick’s Day.
Direct from DublinNew York 10°C
St Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, 17 March.
Direct from Dublin and ShannonRome 16°C
Easter in Rome: the Pope’s Easter Mass in St Peter’s Square. Huge crowds, book early.
Direct from Dublin and ShannonValencia 20°C
Las Fallas, 15 to 19 March: giant sculptures, fireworks every day, then they burn the lot.
Direct from Dublin
Dates move from year to year. Check the event's own website before you book.
Questions people actually ask
Where is warm in March with a direct flight from Cork?
The warmest places with direct flights from Cork in March are Tenerife (23°C), Lanzarote (23°C), Seville (22°C), Alicante (20°C) and Málaga (20°C). Those are average daytime highs.
Where is the sea warm enough to swim in March?
Nowhere direct is properly warm for swimming in March. The mildest sea is in Lanzarote, at about 18°C: bracing, but warmer than at home.
Where is sunniest in March?
Of the places with direct flights, Faro and the Algarve gets the most sunshine in March, about 8 hours a day. Dublin averages about 4.
Are there school holidays in Ireland in March 2027?
Yes: Easter holidays (22 Mar – 2 Apr). Fares from Ireland usually jump for those weeks, so fly the week before or after if you can. Check your own school's dates, as some differ.
What's on in March?
Boston: St Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston, the Sunday around 17 March. Chicago: They dye the Chicago River green for St Patrick’s Day. Málaga: Semana Santa: Holy Week processions through the old town, all week before Easter. New York: St Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, 17 March.