Palaiokastro weather in March (Crete, Greece)

What is the weather forecast for Palaiokastro in March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Palaiokastro includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Palaiokastro in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 182 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palaiokastro, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (13 KM, 8 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.

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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 Palaiokastro, 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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