#1Mild
Hersonissos
- Day
- 17.8°C
- Sea
- 15.7°C
- Sun
- 6.3h
- Rain days
- 8
Your March weather guide
Weather in Greece in March
March is a good month for Greece if you want mild weather for time outdoors rather than a beach holiday. Average daytime temperatures of 15°C make walking comfortable with a layer, but nights fall to 10°C and there are 9 rainy days across the month. The catch is that this is not dependable summer warmth. Choose your destination carefully: Hersonissos offers warmer afternoons, while Thassos is a cooler option.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 15.2°Cacross 44 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 10.4°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 15.2°Ccold for swimming
- Rainy days
- 9days1 mm or more
Greece, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Greece in March
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
#2Mild
Sissi
- Day
- 17.8°C
- Sea
- 15.7°C
- Sun
- 6.3h
- Rain days
- 8
#3Mild
Koutouloufari
- Day
- 17.8°C
- Sea
- 15.7°C
- Sun
- 6.3h
- Rain days
- 8
#4Mild
Stalis
- Day
- 17.7°C
- Sea
- 15.7°C
- Sun
- 6.3h
- Rain days
- 8
#5Mild
Elounda
- Day
- 17.4°C
- Sea
- 15.7°C
- Sun
- 6.3h
- Rain days
- 8
#6Mild
Crete
- Day
- 17.2°C
- Sea
- 15.6°C
- Sun
- 6.0h
- Rain days
- 9
Greece destinations ranked for March
All 44 places we track in Greece, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hersonissos | 17.8°C | 9.7°C | 15.7°C | 6.3 h | 8 | 4 h 6 min |
| 2 | Sissi | 17.8°C | 10.2°C | 15.7°C | 6.3 h | 8 | 4 h 6 min |
| 3 | Koutouloufari | 17.8°C | 9.7°C | 15.7°C | 6.3 h | 8 | 4 h 6 min |
| 4 | Stalis | 17.7°C | 10.1°C | 15.7°C | 6.3 h | 8 | 4 h 6 min |
| 5 | Elounda | 17.4°C | 10.9°C | 15.7°C | 6.3 h | 8 | 4 h 6 min |
| 6 | Crete | 17.2°C | 9.3°C | 15.6°C | 6.0 h | 9 | 4 h 6 min |
| 7 | Gouves | 17.2°C | 9.0°C | 15.7°C | 5.9 h | 9 | 4 h 6 min |
| 8 | Skala | 17.0°C | 7.5°C | 15.2°C | 6.6 h | 8 | 3 h 48 min |
| 9 | Kiotari | 16.4°C | 11.8°C | 16.6°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 12 min |
| 10 | Lindos | 16.3°C | 11.7°C | 16.6°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 12 min |
| 11 | Kolymbia | 16.2°C | 12.4°C | 16.7°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 12 min |
| 12 | Faliraki | 15.9°C | 12.6°C | 16.7°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 12 min |
| 13 | Ixia | 15.9°C | 12.6°C | 16.7°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 12 min |
| 14 | Rhodes | 15.8°C | 12.5°C | 16.7°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 12 min |
| 15 | Rhodes Town | 15.8°C | 12.5°C | 16.7°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 12 min |
| 16 | Kalamaki | 15.8°C | 8.7°C | 14.5°C | 6.2 h | 7 | 3 h 42 min |
| 17 | Athens | 15.6°C | 7.6°C | 14.4°C | 6.2 h | 7 | 3 h 42 min |
| 18 | Kos | 15.4°C | 12.5°C | 16.4°C | 7.0 h | 8 | 4 h 6 min |
| 19 | Kardamena | 15.4°C | 12.6°C | 16.5°C | 7.1 h | 8 | 4 h 6 min |
| 20 | Kavos | 15.4°C | 9.1°C | 14.8°C | 5.7 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 21 | Pefkos | 15.2°C | 6.0°C | 14.0°C | 6.2 h | 7 | 3 h 42 min |
| 22 | Chania | 15.1°C | 10.9°C | 15.5°C | 6.4 h | 10 | 4 h |
| 23 | Zante | 15.0°C | 11.7°C | 15.2°C | 6.3 h | 10 | 3 h 30 min |
| 24 | Laganas | 15.0°C | 11.7°C | 15.2°C | 6.4 h | 10 | 3 h 30 min |
| 25 | Zakynthos Town | 15.0°C | 11.7°C | 15.2°C | 6.3 h | 10 | 3 h 30 min |
| 26 | Kefalonia | 14.9°C | 11.8°C | 15.1°C | 6.4 h | 10 | 3 h 30 min |
| 27 | Lassi | 14.9°C | 11.8°C | 15.1°C | 6.4 h | 10 | 3 h 30 min |
| 28 | Kefalos | 14.8°C | 12.0°C | 16.5°C | 7.1 h | 7 | 4 h 6 min |
| 29 | Mykonos | 14.7°C | 11.7°C | 15.3°C | 6.9 h | 7 | 3 h 54 min |
| 30 | Naxos | 14.7°C | 11.9°C | 15.6°C | 6.9 h | 7 | 3 h 54 min |
| 31 | Parga | 14.6°C | 8.5°C | 14.8°C | 5.7 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 32 | Roda | 14.3°C | 10.7°C | 14.6°C | 5.8 h | 11 | 3 h 12 min |
| 33 | Corfu | 14.0°C | 10.0°C | 14.6°C | 5.8 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 34 | Santorini | 14.0°C | 10.9°C | 16.1°C | 6.9 h | 6 | 4 h |
| 35 | Kalives | 14.0°C | 6.5°C | 13.5°C | 5.7 h | 9 | 3 h 30 min |
| 36 | Paxos | 13.8°C | 10.8°C | 14.9°C | 6.0 h | 11 | 3 h 18 min |
| 37 | Sidari | 13.5°C | 9.9°C | 14.7°C | 5.8 h | 11 | 3 h 12 min |
| 38 | Skiathos | 13.3°C | 11.0°C | 13.7°C | 6.1 h | 8 | 3 h 36 min |
| 39 | Skiathos Town | 13.3°C | 11.0°C | 13.7°C | 6.1 h | 8 | 3 h 36 min |
| 40 | Halkidiki | 13.2°C | 8.1°C | 13.5°C | 5.8 h | 9 | 3 h 30 min |
| 41 | Alonissos | 13.1°C | 9.7°C | 13.8°C | 6.1 h | 8 | 3 h 36 min |
| 42 | Afitos | 12.8°C | 8.9°C | 13.5°C | 5.8 h | 9 | 3 h 30 min |
| 43 | Sani | 12.8°C | 8.9°C | 13.5°C | 5.8 h | 9 | 3 h 30 min |
| 44 | Thassos | 11.8°C | 7.1°C | 11.9°C | 5.2 h | 10 | 3 h 30 min |
44 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
March climate overview
Daytime highs across Greece in March run from 11.8°C (Thassos) to 17.8°C (Hersonissos). Even in Hersonissos only 4% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 10.4°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Thassos fall to 4°C or below.
Rainfall in March
Expect around 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) in March, with Santorini the driest (6 days) and Kavos the wettest (11 days). The wettest March at Hersonissos between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 with 201 mm; the driest was 2001 with 2 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 15.2°C around Greece in March - warmest at Kolymbia (16.7°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.7 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
March against the rest of the year in Greece
March is the 9th warmest month of the twelve in Greece. It is 1.9°C warmer than February and 2.8°C warmer in April. The hottest month here is August (29°C) and the coolest January (13°C).
Which part of Greece in March?
- Most sunshine: Kiotari, 7.1 h a day.
- Driest: Santorini, about 6 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Kolymbia, 17°C.
- Hottest: Hersonissos, 18°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Thassos, 12°C.
What to pack for Greece in March
Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 15°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 10°C; a rain jacket - roughly 9 wet days.
Similar weather elsewhere in March
Within 1.5°C of Greece's March daytime average: Majorca (17°C, sea 14°C), Antalya (16°C, sea 17°C), Kusadasi (16°C, sea 16°C), Porto (16°C, sea 13°C), Alanya (16°C, sea 17°C). See the full ranking for March.
Where to go for the warmest weather
Hersonissos is the warmest choice, averaging 18°C by day, with Sissi, Koutouloufari and Stalis matching that daytime temperature. They suit travellers who want mild afternoons and can accept cooler evenings: nights average 10°C, so keep a jacket handy. Crete averages 17°C by day overall, making it a reasonable starting point for a milder March trip. If evening temperatures matter more, Kiotari and Lindos average 12°C at night, though their 16°C days are cooler than Hersonissos. They also have 7 rainy days compared with 8 in Hersonissos. At the cooler end, Thassos averages 12°C by day, so it is less suited to a trip focused on warmth.
Expect layers and flexible outdoor plans
Pack for changing conditions rather than committing to light summer clothes. A removable daytime layer, a warmer jacket for evenings and a waterproof cover the main demands of the averages. Greece gets 6.4 hours of sunshine a day in March, so there is scope for pleasant outdoor time, but 9 rainy days make flexible plans sensible. Midday is not reliably hot: even in Hersonissos, only 4% of days exceed 25°C. That makes March better suited to travellers who prefer mild conditions than those seeking heat. Leave room to move outdoor plans around the forecast rather than relying on sunshine throughout your stay.
A little more detail
Greece in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Greece in March?
Hersonissos is the warmest of the 44 places we track in Greece in March with an average high of 17.8°C; Thassos is the coolest at 11.8°C.
Is the sea warm in Greece in March?
Not really: the warmest sea we track in Greece in March is 16.7°C at Kolymbia, below the 22°C most people find comfortable.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in March?
Expect cold water rather than comfortable bathing conditions. The national sea average is 15°C, rising to 16°C around Crete and 17°C at Kiotari and Lindos. Those higher readings still make March a poor fit if relaxed sea swimming is your priority.
Is Greece warmer than London in March?
Yes. Greece averages 15°C by day compared with London's 10°C, while Hersonissos reaches 18°C. That is a useful lift in daytime warmth, but Greek nights average 10°C, so do not leave your warmer layers at home.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 44 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C