Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Rhodes in March
Rhodes in March suits a mild-weather break, not a beach holiday built around swimming. Daytime highs average about 16°C, there are around 7 rainy days, and the sea is a cold 17°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is spending time outdoors without summer heat, provided you pack layers and keep plans flexible. Go for walking and time outside in brighter spells; choose a warmer month if swimming and hot afternoons are the priority.
Long-term climate averages for Rhodes Town, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Rhodes, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Rhodes Town.
- Average daytime high
- 15.8°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 10°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.3°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 16.7°C
- year to year: 16°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.1h
- 61% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 53 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 21.9°C
- 2020-03-13
- Record low 1991-2020
- 4.8°C
- 2012-03-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 12 min
- 2778 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Rhodes and ranks 86th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Greece it is 14th of 44 (Greece in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Rhodes is 5.3°C warmer by day and 9.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Rhodes peaks at 15.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 12.5°C; one night in ten drops to 10.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 21.9°C (2020-03-13) and the coldest night 4.8°C (2012-03-01).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 53 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2017 with 105 mm, the driest 2010 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 16.7°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.2°C to 17.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (27.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:18 and sets about 18:14 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 39%.
Is March a good time to visit Rhodes?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Rhodes on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Pack for mild afternoons and cooler evenings
With an average daytime high of 15.8°C, March is comfortable for walking in layers rather than dressing for summer. The warmer days reach 18.2°C or more, but that is still mild rather than hot, so do not plan around reliable sunbathing weather. Nights average 12.5°C, with the colder ones dropping to 10°C or below: bring a jumper and jacket for evenings outside. Rain is another reason to keep a light waterproof handy. Around 7 rainy days means showers need not define the trip, but rigid outdoor plans could be frustrating. Leave room to swap activities around when the weather changes.
Useful sunshine, but a cold sea
March offers about 7.1 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight, giving you a useful window for spending time outdoors without needing every hour to be sunny. Plan longer walks for the brighter part of the day and keep a layer with you when sitting outside. The main catch is the sea: at 16.7°C on average, it is cold, not just refreshing. If leisurely swimming is central to your holiday, March is a poor fit. June, July and August are the better-rated months overall, so consider those instead if warmth matters more than avoiding heat. March makes more sense when swimming is optional.
A little perspective
Rhodes through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2°C | 11.3°C | 17.9°C | 5.2 | 107 | 12 | 0% |
| February | 14.3°C | 11.2°C | 16.9°C | 5.9 | 84 | 10 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 15.8°C | 12.5°C | 16.7°C | 7.1 | 53 | 7 | 0% |
| April | 18.1°C | 14.4°C | 17.3°C | 8.6 | 31 | 6 | 1% |
| May | 21.8°C | 17.9°C | 19.8°C | 10.5 | 16 | 3 | 8% |
| Junebest | 25.7°C | 21.7°C | 22.6°C | 13.4 | 2 | 0 | 57% |
| Julybest | 28.4°C | 24.3°C | 25.2°C | 14.1 | 1 | 0 | 97% |
| Augustbest | 29.2°C | 25.3°C | 27.1°C | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| September | 26.8°C | 23.3°C | 26.2°C | 11.3 | 10 | 1 | 81% |
| October | 23.3°C | 20.0°C | 24.1°C | 8.2 | 47 | 5 | 24% |
| November | 19.2°C | 16.1°C | 21.6°C | 6.1 | 73 | 8 | 1% |
| December | 15.8°C | 13.0°C | 19.3°C | 5.1 | 113 | 12 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Rhodes in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Rhodes hot in March?
Rhodes is mild in March: the average daytime high is 15.8°C and nights average 12.5°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
Can you swim in the sea in Rhodes in March?
The sea around Rhodes averages 16.7°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Rhodes in March?
Rhodes sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 53 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (105 mm) and the driest was 2010 (2 mm).
How sunny is Rhodes in March?
Rhodes gets around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Rhodes compare with the UK in March?
Rhodes is on average 5.3°C warmer than London by day in March (15.8°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Rhodes?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Rhodes reached 21.9°C on 2020-03-13, and the coldest night dropped to 4.8°C on 2012-03-01.
How much warmer is Rhodes than London in March?
Rhodes has an average daytime high of 15.8°C, compared with London's 10.5°C - a difference of 5.3°C. That is a noticeable step up for time outdoors, but it still calls for spring layers rather than a summer wardrobe.
Is Rhodes a short-haul option from London?
Yes. The flight from London takes about 4 h 12 min, making Rhodes a short-haul choice. In March, the trade-off is straightforward: a manageable flight for milder weather, but not dependable heat or a warm sea.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Rhodes (Rhodes Town). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.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