Plaka weather in March (Crete, Greece)

Planning a trip to Plaka in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Plaka generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. March falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Plaka in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 178 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 in March and which places have the best weather 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 Plaka in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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