Larnaca (Ayia Napa) weather in March
March in Larnaca: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#9 of 12 months in Larnaca · #467 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 21°C
- Nights
- 10°C
- Wet days
- 4
- Sun
- 10.6 h
- Humidity
- 67%
- Daylight
- 12 h

Traveller notes on Larnaca in March
Notes from nearby Paphos (111 km away)
Larnaca doesn't have its own notes for March yet — these are about Paphos, close enough to share the season.
Forum posters describe late March as genuinely unpredictable - rain and cloud are real possibilities, though year-to-year experiences vary considerably. Typical daytime highs don't exceed the high-teens Celsius, with a sunny midday stretch (roughly 10:30am-3pm) feeling warm but not hot, and evenings turning properly cold (below 12C) once the sun sets around 6pm - a fleece for the evening is standard advice. Pools and the sea haven't warmed up yet, ruling out swimming for most visitors this early, though posters say conditions do improve noticeably by the back half of the month. Posters recommend March instead for general sightseeing - wildflowers around Paphos harbour, the Archaeological site and the Tombs of the Kings are specifically called out as being in particularly good form this time of year.
Other months in Larnaca
Forum posters cite typical December daytime temperatures in Larnaca around 18-20C, dropping enough after dark that warm clothing becomes necessary, with darkness setting in by around 4:30pm. Posters are direct that the sea (around 17C) and unheated hotel pools are both too cold for comfortable December swimming. Posters discussing Cyprus's wider winter pattern note the Troodos mountains inland can see real snow some years - a genuinely different climate from Larnaca's own mild coastal setting - with conditions varying considerably year to year: one recent winter was wet, chilly and snowy in the mountains, the following one ran warm and sunny for most of the season. Posters generally rate December as cool, sometimes chilly after dark but nothing shuts down for winter in Larnaca, a hotel with reliable heating the main comfort factor to check for.
Forum posters describe early June as high-20s to low-30sC by day, genuinely hot but noticeably more moderate than the peak of July-August, with rain called rare this time of year. Posters note it doesn't get properly hot until later in the month, so early June draws visitors specifically wanting summer beach weather without the most intense heat or the biggest crowds. Wind is a recurring practical detail: mornings tend to be calm, but a stronger onshore breeze typically picks up by early afternoon and continues into evening, worth factoring into beach or boat-trip plans for later in the day.
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Larnaca climate normals — March
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Larnaca in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Larnaca's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLarnaca's best weather comes in June, September and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Larnaca in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Flamingos on the salt lake
15 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyBirdlife seasonSeveral thousand flamingos winter on the salt lake behind the airport, a ten-minute walk from the Hala Sultan Tekke. By late spring the water has gone and the lake is a white crust until the rains.
- Season
Winter low season
15 Nov – 15 MarOff-season shutdownThe Finikoudes seafront empties, room rates fall by half and the sea is too cold for most people. Walkers and cyclists get the Troodos foothills and the coast path to themselves.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Larnaca — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Larnaca?
Larnaca in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Larnaca?
- March in Larnaca: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Larnaca on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Larnaca in March?
- In March, Larnaca averages a daily high of 20.6°C and a low of 9.5°C, with about 21.6 mm of rain over roughly 4.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Larnaca in March?
- Larnaca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in March.
Within 300 km: Limassol's Limassol Carnival around 1 Feb – 15 Mar, and Paphos' Winter season around 15 Nov – 31 Mar.