March gives you 19.3°C days, a brisk sea at 17.5°, quiet crowds. It is about 21% cheaper per day than September.
The weather
On the coast, March averages 19.3°C by day and 9.6°C overnight. Inland runs hotter in summer and colder in winter; the Troodos, at 1,360 m, is a different climate again.
Full climate normals, station by station → · live forecast →
The sea
The sea averages 17.5°C in March. Swimmable but sharp on entry — the domain of year-round regulars.
How busy
Cyprus receives about 156,594 visitors in an average March — 31% of what July takes. Noticeably calm. Some coastal places run reduced hours.
What it costs
Visitors spend an average of €68.12 per person per day in March. The cheapest month is January at €57, the dearest September at €87.
Where to go when the coast is quiet
Galata Village, CyprusNicosia
Paralimni Village, CyprusFamagusta
Zygi VillageLarnaca
Kato Pyrgos Village, CyprusNicosia
Salamiou VillagePaphos
Platres VillageLimassolReady-made itineraries → · All beaches → · All attractions →