Best time to visit · March
Cyprus in March
The wildflower peak and the start of proper hiking season. Warm afternoons, green everywhere, and the island still feels like it belongs to the people who live here.
Day
19°C
Night
10°C
Sea
17°C
Rain days
5
Sunshine
7.5h/day
Crowds
Quiet
Long-term coastal averages; the mountains run roughly 8-12°C cooler.
What March is good for
- Wildflowers at their absolute peak, orchids included
- The Akamas and Cape Greco trails in perfect walking weather
- Ancient sites in T-shirt weather with no queues
- Green Monday picnics (when it falls in March): the whole island heads outdoors
Worth knowing
- March is arguably the best hiking month of the year: warm, green and dry-ish.
- The sea is still cold; the season's first brave swims happen late in the month.
- Easter dates shift yearly; Orthodox Holy Week changes opening hours everywhere.
Good to know
Is March a good month for Cyprus?
For walkers, photographers and sightseers it is one of the two best months of the year. Beach-first travellers should wait until May.
How warm is Cyprus in March?
Coastal highs around 19°C, often warmer in sheltered spots by late month. The sea stays cold at about 17°C.