Where’s actually warm in March from Shannon?
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.”Fuerteventura
23°6/7+12°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Endless beaches and a breeze that never clocks off. Bring a book, not a hairdryer.”Gran Canaria
23°6/7+12°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“Sand dunes, a proper city and sun on demand. Like a continent squashed into an island.”Lanzarote
23°6/7+12°Cvs home8/10Worth the bother? Sure why not.“Looks like the moon, feels like July. Half of Carlow is on your flight.”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.”Madeira
20°6/7+9°Cvs home6/10Worth the bother? Could be tempted.“Spring all year, cliffs everywhere and walks along water channels. Not a beach island, and that is fine.”Málaga
20°6/7+9°Cvs home7/10Worth the bother? Worth a look.“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 15m | 7/7 |
| Fuerteventura | 23°C | 18°C | 8h | 2 | 4h 05m | 6/7 |
| Gran Canaria | 23°C | 18°C | 7h | 2 | 4h 10m | 6/7 |
| Lanzarote | 23°C | 18°C | 8h | 2 | 3h 55m | 6/7 |
| Alicante | 20°C | 14°C | 7h | 3 | 2h 35m | 6/7 |
| Madeira | 20°C | 18°C | 6h | 6 | 3h 35m | 6/7 |
| Málaga | 20°C | 15°C | 7h | 4 | 2h 50m | 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 ShannonNew York 10°C
St Patrick’s Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, 17 March.
Direct from ShannonRome 16°C
Easter in Rome: the Pope’s Easter Mass in St Peter’s Square. Huge crowds, book early.
Direct from ShannonBoston 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 DublinSeville 22°C
Semana Santa: the most famous Holy Week processions in Spain.
Direct from Dublin and CorkValencia 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 Shannon?
The warmest places with direct flights from Shannon in March are Tenerife (23°C), Fuerteventura (23°C), Gran Canaria (23°C), Lanzarote (23°C) and Alicante (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 Fuerteventura, 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.