Side in March: weather, sea and travel tips
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Side suits exploring the ancient town without heat: days average +17 °C. Rain can interrupt a route, making the museum a useful alternative. This is not yet a trip to plan around beach warmth.
Weather in March
Compare the three parts of March below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +18 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +17 °C | +11 °C | +17 °C |
| 11–20 March | +16 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| 21–31 March | +17 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in March
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in March
Seasonal data gives a water temperature of +18 °C in March. The table above compares early, mid and late month. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Side.
Rainfall in March
In March, the average is 9 days with precipitation. In 2019–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 13 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 | +9 °C | +17 °C |
| March | +17 °C | +10 °C | +18 °C |
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +19 °C |
March has warmer days than February. February offers cooler conditions for walks. April has warmer days than March. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Side 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
- On a dry day, the columns of the Temple of Apollo offer a short walk through ancient Side beside the sea.
- A walk can continue along the old streets towards the harbour, where two-storey houses stand near ancient remains. It need not become a full day of sightseeing.
- The indoor galleries of Side Museum, housed in Roman baths, are an option for rainy weather. Displays include statues, coins and finds from the ancient city. Part of the collection is outdoors.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2019–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2019–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.