Cyprus weather in March
Coastal daytime highs average 16.8°C in Paphos to 18.9°C in Larnaca. Inland, Nicosia averages 19.0°C. Troodos, at 1,777 metres in the mountains, averages 9.6°C.
Coastal sea temperatures average 17.9–18.0°C. Across the seven places, rain averages 3.9–9.2 days this month. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain.
Historical averages for planning, not a forecast. Air and rain: 1990–2025; sea: 2023–2025. Comparisons cover seven sampled places, not every location or elevation in Cyprus. About the data.
Choose a place in March
- Paphos in MarchWest coast
- Daytime high
- 16.8°C
- Nighttime low
- 12.5°C
- Rainy days
- 8.9
- Sea
- 18.0°C
- Limassol in MarchSouth coast
- Daytime high
- 18.5°C
- Nighttime low
- 11.1°C
- Rainy days
- 5.9
- Sea
- 18.0°C
- Nicosia in MarchInland capital
- Daytime high
- 19.0°C
- Nighttime low
- 9.4°C
- Rainy days
- 6.0
- Sea
- Not coastal
- Larnaca in MarchSoutheast coast
- Daytime high
- 18.9°C
- Nighttime low
- 11.5°C
- Rainy days
- 5.6
- Sea
- 18.0°C
- Ayia Napa in MarchEast coast
- Daytime high
- 18.2°C
- Nighttime low
- 12.5°C
- Rainy days
- 3.9
- Sea
- 18.0°C
- Polis in MarchNorth-west coast
- Daytime high
- 17.1°C
- Nighttime low
- 12.9°C
- Rainy days
- 8.9
- Sea
- 17.9°C
- Troodos in MarchMountains
- Daytime high
- 9.6°C
- Nighttime low
- 0.8°C
- Rainy days
- 9.2
- Sea
- Not coastal
| Place | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainy days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaphosWest coast | 16.8°C | 12.5°C | 8.9 | 18.0°C |
| LimassolSouth coast | 18.5°C | 11.1°C | 5.9 | 18.0°C |
| NicosiaInland capital | 19.0°C | 9.4°C | 6.0 | Not coastal |
| LarnacaSoutheast coast | 18.9°C | 11.5°C | 5.6 | 18.0°C |
| Ayia NapaEast coast | 18.2°C | 12.5°C | 3.9 | 18.0°C |
| PolisNorth-west coast | 17.1°C | 12.9°C | 8.9 | 17.9°C |
| TroodosMountains | 9.6°C | 0.8°C | 9.2 | Not coastal |
Beach, sightseeing or hiking?
These are climate guidelines, not a verdict on your trip. The warmest place is not always the most comfortable. Forecasts, sea conditions and trail access need a separate check.
Beach
Sea temperature at least 22°C, daytime high at least 25°C and at most 2 rainy days.
No sampled place meets all these criteria this month.
Places outside the guideline
- Paphos
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 18.0°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 16.8°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 8.9 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Limassol
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 18.0°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 18.5°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 5.9 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Larnaca
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 18.0°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 18.9°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 5.6 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Ayia Napa
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 18.0°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 18.2°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 3.9 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
- Polis
The guideline is missed because sea temperature is 17.9°C (minimum 22°C), daytime high is 17.1°C (minimum 25°C) and there are 8.9 rainy days (maximum 2 rainy days).
Sightseeing
Daytime high 18–29°C and at most 5 rainy days.
Places outside the guideline
- Paphos
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 16.8°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 8.9 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Limassol
The guideline is missed because there are 5.9 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Nicosia
The guideline is missed because there are 6.0 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Larnaca
The guideline is missed because there are 5.6 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Polis
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 17.1°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 8.9 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
- Troodos
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 9.6°C (guideline 18–29°C) and there are 9.2 rainy days (maximum 5 rainy days).
Hiking
Daytime high 12–25°C and at most 6 rainy days.
Places outside the guideline
- Paphos
The guideline is missed because there are 8.9 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Nicosia
The guideline is missed because there are 6.0 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Polis
The guideline is missed because there are 8.9 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).
- Troodos
The guideline is missed because daytime high is 9.6°C (guideline 12–25°C) and there are 9.2 rainy days (maximum 6 rainy days).