March weather forecast
Cyprus

March in Cyprus marks the transition from winter to spring. During this month, the average temperatures across the island continue to rise, reaching between 11°C (51.8°F) and 19°C (66.2°F). Coastal cities such as Paphos and Limassol typically enjoy slightly warmer temperatures ranging from 12°C (53.6°F) to 20°C (68°F). The inland areas, including the capital Nicosia, experience temperatures within a range of 9°C (48.2°F) to 20°C (68°F).

In the mountainous regions like the Troodos Mountains, the snow from the winter months starts to melt, making way for blooming flora. Nevertheless, temperatures can still drop close to freezing at higher altitudes, particularly during the night.

Rainfall in March continues to decrease from the winter months, with an average precipitation of about 30mm (1.18") across the island. Some areas, particularly in the western and central regions, may experience slightly higher rainfall. However, the overall trend is a shift towards drier conditions.

The daily sunshine hours continue their upward trend from February, reaching approximately 7 to 8 hours per day in March. This increase in sunshine is a characteristic sign of the approaching spring season.

Compared to the cooler and wetter February, March brings warmer temperatures, reduced rainfall, and more sunshine. Looking forward, these trends continue into April, with temperatures, sunshine hours increasing further and precipitation levels continuing to decrease as spring firmly establishes itself.

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• Nicosia - March »
  In Nicosia during March, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. On the first day of March sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:43.
• Limassol - March »
  In Limassol, in March, during 5.6 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In March, Limassol experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at an agreeable 20°C (68°F), closely mirroring the climate in February.
• Larnaca - March »
  In Larnaca, in March, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 34mm (1.34") of accumulated precipitation. In Larnaca, Cyprus, in March, the average water temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F).
• Paphos - March »
  An average minimum temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F) marks the month of March in Paphos, Cyprus. In Paphos, Cyprus, during March, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.
• Famagusta - March »
  In Famagusta, during March, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Famagusta, in March, during 6.2 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Protaras - March »
  In the transition from February to March, Protaras reports an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.9°C (64.2°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. In Protaras in March, during 7.2 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ayia Napa - March »
  Transitioning into March, Ayia Napa experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19°C (66.2°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. In Ayia Napa, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.
• Paralimni - March »
  February and March, with an average sea temperature of 17°C (62.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Paralimni, Cyprus. In Paralimni, Cyprus, in March, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.
• Morphou - March »
  March, July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months in Morphou. March, July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months in Morphou.