Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Lara Beach in March
Lara Beach in March suits a mild-weather break, not a reliably warm beach holiday. Daytime highs average 16°C, nights fall to 7°C and the sea is around 17°C, so layers matter more than swimwear. There is scope for comfortable walks and sitting outside when the sun appears, but rain needs a place in your plans. Go if you can enjoy changeable spring weather; choose a warmer month if swimming is the priority.
Long-term climate averages for Antalya (Lara), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Lara Beach, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Antalya (Lara).
- Average daytime high
- 16.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.9°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 16.6°C
- year to year: 16°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.5h
- 56% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 110 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 25.5°C
- 2019-03-21
- Record low 1991-2020
- 0.3°C
- 2000-03-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2900 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Lara Beach. Within Turkey it is 7th of 18 (Turkey in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Lara Beach is 5.9°C warmer by day and 3.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Lara Beach peaks at 16.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 1000 days top 25°C. Nights average 7.2°C; one night in ten drops to 4.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 25.5°C (2019-03-21) and the coldest night 0.3°C (2000-03-02).
Rain in March
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 110 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 1995 with 229 mm, the driest 2001 with 28 mm. Humidity averages 69%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 16.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.2°C to 17.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (29.0°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:08 and sets about 19:04 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is March a good time to visit Lara Beach?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Lara Beach on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild afternoons, cold evenings
Plan for comfortable walking weather rather than heat. The warmest days reach around 20°C or more, so a sheltered spot in the sun can feel pleasant, but that is not the everyday expectation. A light top with a jumper or jacket gives you flexibility as conditions change. Evenings need warmer clothing: the average low is 7°C, while the coldest nights drop to around 4°C or below. Do not pack as though this were a summer resort holiday. March is a reasonable fit for travellers who prefer being active in mild temperatures and do not need every afternoon to be beach weather.
Leave room for rain, not long sea swims
Rain is the main catch, with about 10 rainy days during March. Bring a waterproof jacket and keep outdoor plans flexible rather than relying on a completely dry stay. There is still useful sunshine, averaging about 6.5 hours a day, but that does not promise clear skies throughout your visit. The sea is a separate limitation: at 16.6°C, it is cold, not merely refreshing. For most travellers, the shore makes more sense for a walk than a long swim. If your idea of a good break depends on spending much of the day in swimwear, March is not a strong match.
A little perspective
Lara Beach through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 5.4°C | 17.7°C | 4.7 | 217 | 13 | 0% |
| February | 13.6°C | 5.6°C | 16.8°C | 5.3 | 134 | 11 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 16.4°C | 7.2°C | 16.6°C | 6.5 | 110 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 20.0°C | 10.0°C | 17.8°C | 7.5 | 72 | 8 | 7% |
| Maybest | 24.8°C | 14.3°C | 21.1°C | 9.4 | 50 | 6 | 45% |
| Junebest | 30.4°C | 19.3°C | 24.8°C | 12.4 | 9 | 2 | 95% |
| July | 34.3°C | 22.9°C | 27.8°C | 13.4 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| August | 34.2°C | 23.3°C | 29.0°C | 12.6 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.3°C | 19.6°C | 27.7°C | 10.7 | 23 | 2 | 95% |
| October | 24.8°C | 15.2°C | 25.1°C | 7.7 | 101 | 6 | 50% |
| November | 18.9°C | 10.3°C | 22.0°C | 6.0 | 135 | 8 | 5% |
| December | 14.1°C | 7.1°C | 19.5°C | 4.6 | 228 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Lara Beach in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Lara Beach hot in March?
Lara Beach is mild in March: the average daytime high is 16.4°C and nights average 7.2°C. Roughly 1 in 1000 March days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Lara Beach in March?
The sea around Lara Beach averages 16.6°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Lara Beach in March?
Lara Beach sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 110 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 1995 (229 mm) and the driest was 2001 (28 mm).
How sunny is Lara Beach in March?
Lara Beach gets around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Lara Beach compare with the UK in March?
Lara Beach is on average 5.9°C warmer than London by day in March (16.4°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Lara Beach?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Lara Beach reached 25.5°C on 2019-03-21, and the coldest night dropped to 0.3°C on 2000-03-02.
How much warmer is Lara Beach than London in March?
Average daytime highs are 16.4°C in Lara Beach, compared with 10.5°C in London, a difference of 5.9°C. That is a noticeable lift in daytime warmth, but it still calls for spring clothing rather than a summer wardrobe.
Is there enough daylight for spending time outdoors?
March has about 11.7 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to spend time outside without relying on the evenings. Sunshine averages about 6.5 hours daily, so daylight should not be confused with uninterrupted sun.
Which months are better for a warmer holiday?
May, June and September are stronger choices overall for Lara Beach. If warmth is central to your holiday, favour those over March. March makes more sense when mild daytime weather is enough and you can accept rain and cold seawater.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Antalya (Antalya (Lara)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C