When to go · Platres
Platres in March
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–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 (Apr–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
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- Cyprus overall
- Prices
- Low
- Cyprus overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–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 (Apr–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
- PlatresHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 6 days
- Troodos mountains, Cyprus · 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.
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 Platres, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Apr: 7
Crowds
Mar: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 1
March: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across Cyprus: Wildflowers and green hills; sea still cold (17 °C). Walking season starts in the Akamas and Troodos.
April: Inside Platres's best window: Apr–Oct.
Platres: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings