As we move out of the winter months, where is warm or hot in the spring months?
Cancun continues to sit high in the temperature tables from March to May, averaging from 34.2 to 37.5 degrees centigrade. Thankfully there’s plenty of beach, coastline and pools to help you soak it up or cool down as needed. Just don’t dip in the lagoon – it’s populated by crocodiles.
North of the Mexican border, Las Vegas in the USA, averages over 21 degrees from March, rising through April and May. Built unashamedly on gambling and with its bright lights and excess, it’s a different kind of holiday for sure, but not to be missed according to many who’ve made the trip.
If you fancy a more laid-back Stateside trip, Orlando in Florida averages 28.3 to 31.3 degrees from April to May. There’s the chance to take things more slowly, if that’s what you crave. Or, if you’ve energy to spare, dive into any number of exciting days out, with theme parks aplenty usually within easy driving distance.
Another destination that’s hot during our winter and remains so in spring is Phuket in Thailand. Its average temperatures remain around the 33-degree mark in both seasons. They’re complemented by pure blue waters, soft sands, lively nightlife, delicious eating and plenty of local culture. If you’re heading to the capital, Bangkok, it can reach around 34.6 degrees in May, which can be overwhelming in a busy city.
A little closer to home, Turkey warms up nicely from April, when the port city of Bodrum averages 21.4 degrees and rising. A favourite of beach lovers, it also offers ancient ruins, a huge castle, narrow streets, Turkish cuisine, shopping, sailing and lots of other distractions.
Head south across the Mediterranean and you’ll reach Egypt. In March, Hurghada on the Red Sea averages nearly 22 degrees and gets up to 28 degrees in May. In the capital, Cairo, visitors can expect around a scorching 31.9 degrees in May. So, dress accordingly, including wearing a cool head covering, if you’re out in the heat for long periods, such as when visiting its iconic ancient pyramids.
Looking for destinations with warm weather during the UK’s spring? Here are some destinations with the highest temperatures for March to May:
March
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April
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May
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Cancun,
Mexico (34.2°C)
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Cancun,
Mexico (36.7°C)
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Cancun,
Mexico (37.5°C)
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Phuket,
Thailand (33.3°C)
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Orlando,
USA (28.3°C)
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Bangkok,
Thailand (34.6°C)
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Barbados (29.7°C)
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Cairo,
Egypt (28.1°C)
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Singapore (32.3°C)
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Dominican Republic (29.3°C)
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Marrakech,
Morocco (25.4°C)
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Phuket,
Thailand (32.3°C)
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Cuba (27.5°C)
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Las Vegas,
USA (25.2°C)
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Cairo,
Egypt (31.9°C)
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Cape Verde (25.7°C)
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Lanzarote,
Canaries (23.7°C)
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Las Vegas,
USA (31.4°C)
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Fuerteventura,
Canaries (22.5°C)
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Bodrum,
Turkey (21.4°C)
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Orlando,
USA (31.3°C)
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Tenerife,
Canaries (22.3°C)
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Kos,
Greek Islands (21.4°C)
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Dominican Republic (31.0°C)
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Hurghada,
Egypt (21.9°C)
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Costa del Sol,
Spain (21.8°C)
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Barbados (30.7°C)
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Las Vegas,
USA (21.6°C)
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Albufeira,
Portugal (20.7°C)
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Cuba (30.2°C)
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Source: Met Office