March weather forecast
Nicosia, Cyprus

Spring touches Nicosia lightly in March as mild winds cast away winter chills, averting the city towards brighter and warmer days. With the weather turning milder, locals venture outdoors to soak up the increasing hours of daylight and sporadic sunbeams seen in the month. In spite of receiving the least number of rainfall days, water showers don’t completely escape March, tallying up to 28mm (1.1"). UV index begins to climb, cautioning the populace about the forthcoming intense sun. The overall pattern presents a stark contrast to February, setting the stage for the warmer and brighter days of April.

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature in Nicosia, shifting from a refreshing 15.9°C (60.6°F) in February to a comfortable 19.2°C (66.6°F). In March, the nighttime temperature in Nicosia plummets remarkably from the daily apex to a steady average of 7°C (44.6°F).

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nicosia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43.1 days and collects up to 342mm (13.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Nicosia, Cyprus, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:08 EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.7h.

UV index

In Nicosia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.