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Sun holidays · March 2027

March sun holidays from Cork

The cheapest Ryanair return to every destination from Cork, for trips of 3 to 14 nights leaving in March 2027, warm beaches first. In March only the Canary Islands average 21°C or more by day (22 to 23°C). Madeira, Malaga, Alicante, Faro, Paphos and Malta average 18 to 20°C.

Where you can fly from Cork in March, warm beaches first

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Only 4 beaches flying from Cork are warm enough for a beach holiday on these dates, so they come first, then city breaks.

Showing 12 destinations from Cork, priced for 2 adults.

Where is warm in March from Ireland?

March is when the mainland starts to warm up, though only the Canary Islands are reliably warm enough for the beach. When Easter is early, the two-week school break starts in March, and St Patrick’s Day makes a long weekend in some years.

Average daytime high in March
DestinationAverage highWarm enough for the beach
Tenerife South TFS23°CBeach weather
Lanzarote ACE23°CBeach weather
Fuerteventura FUE23°CBeach weather
Gran Canaria LPA22°CBeach weather
Madeira FNC20°CMild, not beach
Malaga, Costa del Sol AGP19°CMild, not beach
Alicante, Costa Blanca ALC19°CMild, not beach
Faro, Algarve FAO19°CMild, not beach
Paphos, Cyprus PFO19°CMild, not beach
Malta MLA18°CMild, not beach

Those are averages over many years, not a forecast. We call somewhere beach weather when it averages 21°C or more by day. Evenings are cooler everywhere, and the sea is colder than the air.

March 2027: dates to know

  • St Patrick’s Day: Wednesday 17 March 2027, a public holiday.
  • Easter Monday: Monday 29 March 2027, a public holiday.
  • Easter 2027: Schools close after Fri 19 Mar 2027 and reopen Mon 5 Apr 2027 — a two-week break.

Booking a March sun holiday: what to check

  • Each price is the cheapest return for one person that we found for that destination, on the dates shown on its card. Other dates cost the same or more.
  • Set the number of adults and children above to see the total for everyone travelling.
  • The cheapest Ryanair fare covers one small bag that fits under the seat. A 10kg cabin bag and checked bags cost extra with Ryanair.
  • Some routes do not fly every day in winter, so check the days before you plan the trip around a date.
  • Check whether the hotel heats its pool. Many do not in winter, even in the Canaries.

March sun holidays: questions

Where is warm in March from Ireland?

In March only the Canary Islands average 21°C or more by day (22 to 23°C). Madeira, Malaga, Alicante, Faro, Paphos and Malta average 18 to 20°C.

What is the cheapest sun holiday in March 2027 from Cork?

When we checked Ryanair at 19 Oct, 16:30, the cheapest return to a beach warm enough in March was Tenerife South at €91 per person for 4 nights, leaving Sunday, 7 March. Fares change constantly, so the list above has today’s prices.

Are there school holidays in March 2027?

Easter 2027: Schools close after Fri 19 Mar 2027 and reopen Mon 5 Apr 2027 — a two-week break.

Is there a bank holiday in March 2027?

Yes. St Patrick’s Day is Wednesday 17 March 2027, and Easter Monday is Monday 29 March 2027.

Do Ryanair fares include a bag?

The cheapest fare covers one small bag that fits under the seat. A 10kg cabin bag and checked bags cost extra with Ryanair.