Petrochori weather in March (Crete, Greece)

How does the March weather in Petrochori compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Petrochori includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Petrochori in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 182 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Petrochori. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Petrochori, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (47 KM, 29 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 Petrochori, 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.

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

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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