Paphos in March: weather, sea temperatures and travel tips
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Paphos suits travellers who put archaeological sites and the museum ahead of the beach: the daytime average is +17 °C. The water is still cool for a trip centred on swimming.
Weather in March
If the differences between parts of March are not meaningful to you, choose convenient dates and check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +12 °C
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +17 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 March | +17 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 March | +18 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in March
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in March
WorldWeatherAI seasonal data gives an average sea temperature of +18 °C in March. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Paphos.
Rainfall in March
In March, the average is 8 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 2 to 12 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
February, March or April: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | +15 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
| March | +17 °C | +12 °C | +18 °C |
| April | +20 °C | +15 °C | +19 °C |
March has warmer air than February, which favours city walks. For warmer walking weather, April is the better fit because it is warmer than March.
The annual charts for Paphos compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at March, see the March charts and archive by year.
Things to do in March
- If you prefer warmer water for swimming, replace a beach day with a seaside walk by sandy Alykes Beach.
- Keep the archaeological park by the harbour for a dry day. Here you can see Roman villas with mosaics, the Odeon and ruins.
- Walk along Kato Paphos harbour to its western edge to see the castle from the promenade.
- For a rainy day, visit the archaeological museum to see finds from the Neolithic period to the Middle Ages, along with sculptures and pottery.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.