Heraklion (Kreta) weather in March (Greece)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Heraklion (Kreta) during March? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of March in Heraklion (Kreta) typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 10°C.

Precipitation

Heraklion (Kreta) in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 182 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Heraklion (Kreta). April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Heraklion (Kreta) climate page with graphs.

 

Heraklion (Kreta), monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in March

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Heraklion (Kreta), we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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