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While March in the UK is still quite gloomy, there are many places in the world where Brits can catch some serious sunshine.

March can feel like a long month in the UK, with winter still hanging on and very few warm days to look forward to. It's also the point in the year when many people start searching for sunshine and planning their first proper break. While much of Europe stays cool, other parts of the world are already comfortably warm or even hot by early spring.

The Met Office has shared ten destinations where temperatures sit above 20C in March. These places offer reliable sunshine, low rainfall and heat that feels more like summer than early spring. Some are long-haul, others are a much shorter flight, but each one is warm enough for people wanting a quick escape from the UK.

Here are the ten spots shared by the Met Office ranked from the coolest to the hottest.

10. Las Vegas - 21.6C

Las Vegas starts to warm up in March, with average highs of 21.6C. It is a dry month with very little rain. Sunshine hours increase, making it a comfortable time to visit before summer heat arrives.

9. Hurghada - 21.9C

Hurghada on Egypt's Red Sea coast stays warm all year. March reaches around 21.9C and rainfall is extremely low. The city also gets long hours of sunshine each day.

8. Tenerife - 22.3C

Southern Tenerife is warm in March with highs of 22.3C. Rainfall is still low in the south, although the north of the island can be cooler and wetter. Breezes may make the temperature feel slightly lower at times.

7. Fuerteventura - 22.5C

Fuerteventura sees average highs of 22.5C in March. Rain is very limited and sunshine hours remain steady. The island warms as the month goes on and conditions stay dry.

6. Cape Verde - 25.7C

Cape Verde reaches around 25.7C, with warm days and very little rain. March also brings steady winds that suit activities such as kitesurfing. Sunshine is consistent across the islands.

5. Cuba - 27.5C

Cuba is warm and mostly dry in March, averaging 27.5C. Rainfall is low and usually short when it does appear. Sunshine hours make it one of the best months for reliable weather.

4. Dominican Republic - 29.3C

The Dominican Republic averages 29.3C in March. It sits in the dry season, bringing long sunny days and very little cloud. Tourism is high at this time of year because the weather is so steady.

3. Barbados - 29.7C

Barbados stays hot in March with highs of 29.7C. It is part of the dry season, so rainfall is low and days are clear. Humidity is slightly lower than in the summer months.

2. Phuket - 33.3C

Phuket hits around 33.3C in March. It marks the end of the dry season, so rain is still limited. Temperatures are high across the month as the wet season gets closer.

1. Cancun - 34.2C

Cancun is the hottest of all the Met Office picks, reaching 34.2C in March. Rainfall is low and days are sunny and dry. It is one of the warmest places to visit at this time of year.