Maleme weather in March (Crete, Greece)

Is Maleme a good destination in March, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Maleme includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. March ushers in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Maleme in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maleme, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (24 KM, 15 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Maleme.

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