Weather in Cyprus in March

March climate overview

Daytime highs across Cyprus in March run from 16.0°C (Coral Bay) to 18.8°C (Larnaca). Even in Larnaca only 2% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 12.0°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Coral Bay fall to 9°C or below.

Rainfall in March

Expect around 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) in March, with Protaras the driest (4 days) and Coral Bay the wettest (9 days). The wettest March at Larnaca between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 with 50 mm; the driest was 2001 with 0 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 16.8°C around Cyprus in March - warmest at Larnaca (16.9°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.7 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

March against the rest of the year in Cyprus

March is the 9th warmest month of the twelve in Cyprus. It is 2.1°C warmer than February and 3.0°C warmer in April. The hottest month here is August (31°C) and the coolest January (15°C).

Which part of Cyprus in March?

• Most sunshine: Protaras, 7.7 h a day.
• Driest: Protaras, about 4 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Larnaca, 17°C.
• Hottest: Larnaca, 19°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Coral Bay, 16°C.

What to pack for Cyprus in March

Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 18°C; a light jumper for evenings (12°C at night); a light waterproof for the odd shower.

Similar weather elsewhere in March

Within 1.5°C of Cyprus's March daytime average: Albufeira (19°C, sea 15°C), Costa de la Luz (19°C, sea 16°C), Bermuda (19°C, sea 20°C), Valencia (19°C, sea 14°C), Algarve (18°C, sea 15°C). See the full ranking for March.

Which part of Cyprus is best in March?

Larnaca offers the clearest balance of warmth and fewer rainy days, with daytime temperatures of 19°C and 4 rainy days. Ayia Napa and Nissi Beach are close alternatives at 18°C, with the same rain frequency. Limassol matches their daytime temperature but has 6 rainy days, so allow more flexibility for outdoor plans. Paphos is cooler at 17°C and has 7 rainy days; Coral Bay is the coolest and wettest option here, at 16°C with 9 rainy days. Protaras makes a different trade-off: its 17°C days are cooler than Larnaca's, but nights average 14°C, making it the better choice if milder evenings matter more than daytime warmth.

What to expect outdoors and what to pack

Expect weather suited to walking and sitting outside when the sun is out, rather than dependable sunbathing. Cyprus averages 7.4 hours of sunshine and 5 rainy days in March, so keep outdoor plans flexible and carry a light waterproof. Pack light layers for daytime, plus a jumper and jacket for evenings. Midday is a sensible time to seek warmth, but do not plan around summer heat: even in Larnaca, only 2% of days exceed 25°C. The sea averages 17°C across all the listed destinations, which will feel chilly to many swimmers. Moving to a warmer coastal destination will not bring warmer water on these averages.