Heraklion (Kreta) weather in March (Greece)

Looking to travel to Heraklion (Kreta) in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Heraklion (Kreta) typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Heraklion (Kreta) in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in March

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

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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 Heraklion (Kreta) in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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