When to go · Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa in March
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C (63 °F)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (63 °F (17 °C)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Cyprus overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cyprus overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C (63 °F)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (63 °F (17 °C)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- Ayia NapaHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 6 days
- South and east coast, Cyprus · Larnaca, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protarasfine
Mild, wet-ish winters around 17 °C (63 °F) by day; July and August reach 32–35 °C (90–95 °F) with sticky humidity. Sea is warm enough to swim from May to November.Mild, wet-ish winters around 63 °F (17 °C) by day; July and August reach 90–95 °F (32–35 °C) with sticky humidity. Sea is warm enough to swim from May to November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cyprus overall
- Low
- Prices · Cyprus overall
- Low
Cyprus overall: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ayia Napa, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Mar: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6
May: 2 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
May: 1
March: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.
May: Inside Ayia Napa's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Ayia Napa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings