Cyprus in March

Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C (63 °F)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (63 °F (17 °C)). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.

March is rated good. These months rate higher:

• AprilGreatBest walking month. Orthodox Easter usually falls in April or early May: book rooms and cars early for that week.
• MayGreatWarm sea arrives (21–22 °C), long days, low heat. Kataklysmos festival at the coast about 50 days after Easter.
• JuneGreatBeach season in full; Nicosia hits 35 °C. Walk before 10:00.
• SeptemberGreatSea at its warmest, crowds thin after the first week, still 33 °C on the plain.

• South and east coast · 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.

• West coast · Paphos, Coral Bay, Akamas, Polisfine

  A touch cooler and windier than the east in summer; the Akamas tracks are dusty and shadeless from June to September.

• Central plain · Nicosia, the Mesaoriabest weather

  The hottest part of the island: 38–40 °C (100–104 °F) in July and August, with heatwaves above 44 °C (111 °F) recorded. Winter nights near freezing.The hottest part of the island: 100–104 °F (38–40 °C) in July and August, with heatwaves above 111 °F (44 °C) recorded. Winter nights near freezing.

• Troodos mountains · Platres, Kakopetria, Mount Olymposfine

  The summer escape, 8–10 °C (14–18 °F) cooler than the plain. Snow on Olympos (1,952 m) in January–February, with a small ski area — check snow before driving up.The summer escape, 14–18 °F (8–10 °C) cooler than the plain. Snow on Olympos (1,952 m) in January–February, with a small ski area — check snow before driving up.

• North coast · Kyrenia (Girne), Karpas peninsulafine

  Same Mediterranean rhythm; the Kyrenia range shelters the coast and traps humidity in August.

• Famagusta District (South): East coast (Protaras, Ayia Napa) · Sheltered bays and the Cape Greco headlandfine

  Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; August air tops 33 °C (91 °F) and the headland is exposed. Winter is mild but many beach businesses close.Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; August air tops 91 °F (33 °C) and the headland is exposed. Winter is mild but many beach businesses close.

• Larnaca District: Larnaca coast · Town, Finikoudes and the airport stripfine

  Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; July–August afternoons are 33–35 °C (91–95 °F). Winter is mild and wet, and the salt lake fills.Sea swimming runs roughly May to October; July–August afternoons are 91–95 °F (33–35 °C). Winter is mild and wet, and the salt lake fills.

• Larnaca District: Lefkara and the hills · Villages above 300 mfine

  A few degrees cooler than the coast; snow is rare but possible in January–February.

• Limassol District: Limassol coast · City and seafrontfine

  Sea swimming roughly May–November; August is hot and humid.

• Limassol District: Troodos foothills · Platres, Agros, Pachnafine

  5–10 °C (9–18 °F) cooler than the coast; snow possible above 1,000 m in winter.9–18 °F (5–10 °C) cooler than the coast; snow possible above 1,000 m in winter.

• Nicosia District (South): Nicosia and the Mesaoria plain · Capital and inland plainfine

  Inland heat peaks July–August; spring and autumn are the walking months. Winter nights are cool and the mountains can see rain.

• Paphos District: Paphos coast · Paphos town, Coral Bay, Polisbest weather

  Sea swimming roughly May–November; July–August afternoons above 32 °C (90 °F). Rain concentrates December–March.Sea swimming roughly May–November; July–August afternoons above 90 °F (32 °C). Rain concentrates December–March.

• Paphos District: Inland hills (Tsada, Tala) · Villages 300–600 m upfine

  A few degrees cooler than the coast; summer evenings are comfortable.

• Nicosia19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain days
• Agros16 °C (61 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 6 rain days
• Ayia Napa19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain days
• Deryneia18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 6 rain days
• Kapparis19 °C (66 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 7 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 7 rain days
• Lefkara20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain days
• Omodos16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 9 rain days
• Pachna18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain days
• Paralimni18 °C (64 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 8 rain days
• Platres16 °C (61 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 6 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 6 rain days
• Protaras20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain days
• Tala20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain days
• Troodos Square9 °C (48 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain days
• Tsada15.4 °C (60 °F) / 6.4 °C (44 °F), 45 rain days60 °F (15.4 °C) / 44 °F (6.4 °C), 45 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Green (Clean) Monday and Carnival

  Green Monday: 15 Mar 2027 (48 days before Orthodox Easter)

  Picnics and kites; Limassol carnival parades in the preceding days fill hotels.

• Greek Independence Day and EOKA Day

  25 Mar and 1 Apr

  Parades and school closures in the south; state museums may close.

• Ramadan (north)

  Ramadan: about 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (check)

  Little change for visitors in the north: restaurants stay open and alcohol is served; some families fast. No effect in the south.

• Şeker Bayramı and Kurban Bayramı (north)

  Eid al-Fitr ~9–11 Mar 2027; Eid al-Adha ~16–19 May 2027 (check)

  Public holidays in the north: offices shut, crossings busy with families, northern hotels fuller.

• Green Monday (Kathara Deftera)

  Late Feb or Mar (Orthodox calendar) · Nicosia

  The first day of Lent; public holiday with picnics and kite flying; some places closed.

Crowds · Cyprus

Low

Prices · Cyprus

Low

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cyprus, side by side.

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Rated best or good this month

• Central plain

  Best weather of the year (Nicosia, the Mesaoria)

• Nicosia

  Mild; good for walking.

• Deryneia

  Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

• Lefkara

  Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

• Omodos

  Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

• Pachna

  Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

• Paralimni

  Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

• Troodos Square

  Best months: Apr–Oct for hiking; Dec–Mar for snow sports