Égkomi weather in March

In March, Égkomi sees average daytime highs of 16°C and overnight lows near 14°C, with 23 mm of rain across 4.3 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 16°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.

Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Égkomi's 9th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Égkomi's year-round climate.

Daytime high
16°
10th warmest
Overnight low
14°
3rd coldest
Rainfall
23 mm
4.3 wet days
Daylight
11 h 42 min
6:02 AM – 5:46 PM
Cloud cover
36%
9th clearest
Wind
16 km/h
5th windiest
Solar energy
5.21 kWh/m²
Travel score
6.2
out of 10

Égkomi is human settlement in Famagusta, Cyprus.

Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.

Temperature in March

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 16°C through the month.

A typical March day in Égkomi reaches about 16°C in the afternoon and slips back to 14°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 14°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and about 2°C cooler than April.

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Avg high (°C)Avg low (°C)
11614
21614
31614
41614
51614
61614
71614
81614
91614
101614
111614
121614
131614
141614
151614
161614
171614
181614
191614
201614
211714
221714
231714
241714
251714
261715
271715
281715
291715
301715
311715

How March really feels in Égkomi

Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.

Days feeling ≥ 32°C
0
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ C
0
wind chill below the day's low

March sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.

Égkomi weather by month

How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 10th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.

MonthHigh / Low (°C)Rainfall (mm)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan15° / 13°638.69.95.0
Feb15° / 13°426.210.75.2
Mar16° / 14°234.311.76.2
Apr18° / 16°133.412.97.4
May22° / 19°91.913.88.6
Jun25° / 23°10.314.39.4
Jul28° / 26°00.114.18.6
Aug29° / 27°00.113.37.9
Sep27° / 25°30.812.28.8
Oct25° / 22°224.111.18.5
Nov20° / 19°475.610.27.4
Dec17° / 15°778.69.75.8

Cloud cover in March

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in March.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 26%.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
17327
27327
37228
47228
57228
67228
77228
87228
97327
107327
117327
127327
137327
147525
157525
167624
177624
187723
197723
207723
217723
227723
237723
247624
257525
267525
277525
287525
297525
307525
317525

Chance of precipitation in March

Any precipitation

Égkomi gets around 23 mm of rain over 4.3 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 15% and peaks near 18% on the wettest days.

0%10%20%30%151015202531
Rain chance (%)
118
217
317
416
516
616
715
815
915
1015
1115
1215
1315
1415
1515
1615
1715
1814
1914
2014
2114
2214
2314
2414
2514
2614
2714
2814
2914
3013
3113

Humidity in March

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 78% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Dry (%)Comfortable (%)Humid (%)
184160
283170
382180
481190
580200
680200
780200
880200
980200
1080200
1180200
1280200
1381190
1481190
1580191
1680191
1780191
1880191
1980191
2079201
2179201
2278211
2377221
2475241
2574251
2673261
2771281
2870291
2969301
3067321
3166331

Wind in March

Winds average 16 km/h in March.

Across March, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (km/h)Feels
117light breeze
217light breeze
317light breeze
417light breeze
517light breeze
617light breeze
717light breeze
817light breeze
917light breeze
1017light breeze
1117light breeze
1217light breeze
1317light breeze
1417light breeze
1517light breeze
1616light breeze
1716light breeze
1816light breeze
1916light breeze
2016light breeze
2116light breeze
2216light breeze
2316light breeze
2416light breeze
2515light breeze
2615light breeze
2715light breeze
2815light breeze
2915light breeze
3015light breeze
3115light breeze

Sunrise & sunset in March

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

Days grow by about 66 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 5:41 AM, and sunset from 5:33 PM to 5:58 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202531
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
111.26:235:33
211.26:215:34
311.26:205:35
411.36:195:35
511.36:175:36
611.46:165:37
711.46:155:38
811.46:135:39
911.56:125:40
1011.56:115:41
1111.56:095:42
1211.66:085:42
1311.66:075:43
1411.76:055:44
1511.76:045:45
1611.76:025:46
1711.86:015:47
1811.85:595:48
1911.85:585:48
2011.95:575:49
2111.95:555:50
2212.05:545:51
2312.05:525:52
2412.05:515:53
2512.15:495:53
2612.15:485:54
2712.15:465:55
2812.25:455:56
2912.25:445:57
3012.35:425:57
3112.35:415:58

Solar energy in March

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.21 kWh/m².

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.49 kWh/m² to a high of 7.83 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 5.21 kWh/m² falls in the middle.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
14.5Bright
24.5Bright
34.6Bright
44.6Bright
54.7Bright
64.7Bright
74.8Bright
84.8Bright
94.9Bright
104.9Bright
115.0Bright
125.0Bright
135.1Bright
145.1Bright
155.2Bright
165.2Bright
175.3Bright
185.3Bright
195.4Bright
205.4Bright
215.5Bright
225.5Bright
235.5Bright
245.6Bright
255.6Bright
265.6Bright
275.7Bright
285.7Bright
295.8Bright
305.8Bright
315.8Bright
Planning a trip in March

Is March a good time to visit Égkomi?

Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

6.2
Sightseeing
9th-best month of the year
1.1
Beach & pool
10th-best month of the year

March is a reasonable time to visit Égkomi for sightseeing.

What to pack for Égkomi in March

From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In March, Égkomi sees daytime highs around 16°C and nights near 14°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.

a warm layersun protection

Sea temperature near Égkomi in March

The nearest coast averages about 17°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.

The sea at the nearest coast (about 22 km away) is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 17°C.

It's comfortable for a long swim from May 6 to Dec 7 — about 7.1 months when the water holds above 20°C.

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecbracingcoolrefreshingwarmtropicalcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°C)Comfort
Jan17Cool
Feb17Cool
Mar17Cool
Apr18Cool
May21Refreshing
Jun24Warm
Jul27Warm
Aug28Tropical
Sep27Warm
Oct25Warm
Nov22Refreshing
Dec19Cool

UV index in Égkomi in March

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Égkomi peaks around June 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 3 (moderate).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateVery highHighModerateJun 21UV 9Jan 1UV 3
UV index (midday)Level
Jan3Moderate
Feb4Moderate
Mar4Moderate
Apr7Very high
May8Very high
Jun10Very high
Jul9Very high
Aug9Very high
Sep8Very high
Oct6High
Nov3Moderate
Dec3Moderate

Air quality in Égkomi in March

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Égkomi is worst in March — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

01020JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateGoodModerateGoodModerateMar 1717 µg/m³Jul 1712 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan15Moderate
Feb14Moderate
Mar17Moderate
Apr14Moderate
May14Moderate
Jun12Moderate
Jul12Good
Aug12Moderate
Sep12Good
Oct12Moderate
Nov15Moderate
Dec12Good
Location & terrain

Where is Égkomi?

Égkomi sits at 35.2°N, 33.9°E, 12 m above sea level, in Cyprus. The nearest listed city is Famagusta, 7.0 km away.

Ayia NapaProtarasLarnacaAradíppouAglantziáNicosiaStróvolos

Topography around Égkomi

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Égkomi.

Within 3 km, the terrain around Égkomi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 19 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 102 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,505 m.

The land around Égkomi is covered by cropland (45%) and grassland (30%) within 3 km, cropland (42%) and water (31%) within 16 km, and water (65%) within 80 km.

3 km
19 m
16 km
102 m
80 km
1,505 m
treesshrubsgrasslandcroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwaterwetland
March weather nearby: Famagusta 7.0 km · Ayia Napa 23 km · Protaras 23 km · Larnaca 35 km · Aradíppou 36 km · Aglantziá 44 km · Nicosia 48 km · Stróvolos 50 km

Cyprus travel facts

Travel advisory
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Power plugs
Type G
240 V · 50 Hz
Prices
≈ 65% of US
price level, 2025
GDP per capita
$41,783
2025
Happiness
6.1 / 10
World Happiness, 2025
Safe drinking water
100%
of population, 2024
Homicide rate
0.8
per 100k, 2023
Road deaths
5.8
per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group
High
World Bank
English
Moderate
EF EPI 537
Religion
Eastern Orthodox Christian 89%Roman Catholic 3%Protestant/Anglican 2%Muslim 2%

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Égkomi (35.1627°, 33.8832°, elevation 12 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).