March weather forecast
Ayia Napa, Cyprus

March acts as an impressive bridge between the winter and spring seasons in Ayia Napa. Gradually, days start to get longer and slightly warmer. Rainfall continues to lessen in March, signifying a steady shift from wet to more dry weather. Travelers seeking to explore this part of Cyprus start to surface, drawn by moderate weather conditions and the promise of an even warmer climate soon. March concludes, leaving a marked increase in sea temperatures, igniting the progressive warm-up of the waters for the ensuing months.

Temperature

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. During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 9°C (48.2°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Ayia Napa, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 63 rainfall days, and 432mm (17.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Ayia Napa, the average seawater temperature in March is 17.4°C (63.3°F).
Note: In 17.4°C (63.3°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Ayia Napa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:04 EET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

In Ayia Napa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.