Hersonissos weather in March (Crete, Greece)

Curious about the March weather in Hersonissos? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Hersonissos generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Hersonissos in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hersonissos climate page with graphs.

 

Hersonissos, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 51 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 Miles).

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 Hersonissos in March?

For visitors traveling to Hersonissos, 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
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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