March weather forecastFamagusta, Cyprus

March

Weather in March

The weather in March marks a transition from winter to spring in Famagusta. The overall weather becomes drier and sunnier, and daylight hours increase significantly. The temperature of the sea starts to rise, opening up opportunities for water-based activities. During March, rainfall reduces to just 12mm (0.47"), spread over an average of 6.2 days. With March, the city leaves behind the high-pressure winter conditions, allowing for gentle winds and moderate humidity levels.

Temperature

March's commencement in Famagusta is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F), diverging marginally from February's 16.3°C (61.3°F). Nights in March showcase an average temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F), slightly cooler than the daytime.

Humidity

In Famagusta, the average relative humidity in March is 67%.

Rainfall

In Famagusta, in March, during 6.2 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Famagusta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.2 days and collects up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Famagusta, Cyprus, the average seawater temperature in March is 17.3°C (63.1°F).
Note: The majority of people do not enjoy swimming in 17.3°C (63.1°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing escalates as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Famagusta, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:05 EET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Famagusta, Cyprus, is 8.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Famagusta is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Famagusta, 17.8°C (64°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.7°C (56.7°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

The average relative humidity in March in Famagusta, Cyprus, is 67%.

In Famagusta, during March, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

In March, the average sea temperature is 17.3°C (63.1°F). Swimming in 17.3°C (63.1°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Famagusta, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, in Famagusta, Cyprus, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:05 EET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Famagusta, Cyprus, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average high temperature in March: 17.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (27.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (12.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average pressure in March: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average wind speed in March: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).

Average humidity in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average humidity in March: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average rainfall in March: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (33mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average sea temperature in March: 17.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.9°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (18.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average UV index in March: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in March
Famagusta, Cyprus

  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).