Plaka weather in March (Crete, Greece)

Is Plaka a good destination in March, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During March, Plaka usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. March marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Plaka in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 178 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 Plaka climate page with graphs.

 

Plaka, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Souda (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?

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 Plaka.

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