Cyprus weather in March
Cyprus averages 18°C by day and 11°C at night in March, with the sea at 18°C and 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It warms up by about 3°C into April.
Day
18°C
Night
11°C
Sea
18°C
Rainy days
9
Flight from London
4½h
What March feels like
March is mild in Cyprus: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 18°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Cyprus is the #40 warmest in March, and #15 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in March?
These are hotter than Cyprus this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Cyprus weather by month
March is highlighted. Compare with February and April, or see the full year in Cyprus.
Cyprus in March: quick answers
Is Cyprus hot in March?
March is mild in Cyprus: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 18°C and lows 11°C.
Can you swim in Cyprus in March?
The sea is 18°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Cyprus in March?
Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Cyprus?
July, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 16°C.
How long is the flight to Cyprus from the UK?
About 4½h direct from London, estimated from the 3,208 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in March for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in March from 2016 to 2025 for Paphos, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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