When to go · Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus in March
Good month. Orchids and green hills; ideal walking on the Kyrenia range.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Low
- Northern Cyprus
- Prices
- Low
- Northern Cyprus
Verdict
Orchids and green hills; ideal walking on the Kyrenia range.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- North coast · Kyrenia, Lapta, Esentepefine
Mediterranean: hot dry summers, mild wet winters; sea swimmable from late May to early November.
- Mesaoria plain · North Nicosia, inlandfine
The hottest part of the island; 40 °C (104 °F)+ in July–August. Sightsee early.The hottest part of the island; 104 °F (40 °C)+ in July–August. Sightsee early.
- East and Karpas · Famagusta, Karpasfine
Long sandy beaches; turtle nesting June–August.
- Kyrenia (Girne)18 °C (64 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 6 rain days
- Famagusta18 °C (64 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 7 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 7 rain days
- North Nicosia19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 8 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 8 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Ramazan Bayramı (Eid al-Fitr)
Moves yearly (about 9–11 Mar 2027)
Three-day holiday; offices close; visitors from Türkiye.
Ramadan check
moves yearly · Kyrenia (Girne)
Some daytime hours change; harbour restaurants stay open for visitors.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Northern Cyprus
- Low
- Prices · Northern Cyprus
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Northern Cyprus, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 2
March: Orchids and green hills; ideal walking on the Kyrenia range.
April: Warm, green, Bellapais Music Festival in some years; one of the best months.
Northern Cyprus: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in March
Rated best or good this month
Mild; good for walking.
Best months: Oct–May
Best months: Oct–May