Where is the sea warmest in Europe in March?

Makronissos in Cyprus has the warmest sea in Europe in March, averaging about 17.0 °C. Vrysoudia (17.0 °C) and Blue Lagoon follow close behind.

How many beaches in Europe are warm enough to swim in March?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Europe reach 22 °C in March, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these March sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical March rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in Europe in March

Where the sea is warmest across Europe during March, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Makronissos (Famagusta, Cyprus) tops the list at around 17°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Makronissos
Famagusta · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
2
Vrysoudia
Famagusta · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
3
Blue Lagoon
Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
4
Geroskipou Beach
Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
5
Lady's Mile
Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
6
Pissouri
Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
7
Coral Bay
Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
8
Mackenzie Beach
Larnaca · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
9
Pervolia Beach
Larnaca · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
10
Curium Beach
Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
11
Alagadi Beach
North Cyprus · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
12
Karpaz Golden Beach
North Cyprus · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
17°C
March average
13
Ölüdeniz
Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
14
Kaputaş
Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
15
Konyaaltı
Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
16
Iztuzu
Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
17
Çıralı
Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
18
Butterfly Valley
Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
19
Altınkum
Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
20
Iztuzu
Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
21
Çeşme Ilıca
Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
22
Cleopatra Beach
Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
23
Akyaka Beach
Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
16°C
March average
24
Platja d'Aro
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
25
Cala Sa Tuna
Costa Brava · Spain · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average

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Europe in March — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Europe in March?: Makronissos in Cyprus has the warmest sea in Europe in March, averaging about 17.0 °C. Vrysoudia (17.0 °C) and Blue Lagoon follow close behind.
How many beaches in Europe are warm enough to swim in March?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Europe reach 22 °C in March, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these March sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical March rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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