Cres Island Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cres Island, Croatia in March.

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Cres Nerezine Valun Martinšćica

Planning a trip to Cres Island, Croatia this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cres Island in March

Cres Island, Croatia is a region in Croatia. March in Cres Island generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Cres.

To explore the conditions in Cres Island, Croatia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nerezine with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Beli with 126 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Cres, you can expect around 158 hours of sunlight in March, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Cres Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cres Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cres)

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cres Island in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cres Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cres Island

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Cres Island, Croatia?

Temperature range in Cres Island (March)

Precipitation variation in Cres Island (March)

Cres

In March Cres generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
158 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Cres →

Nerezine

In March Nerezine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
150 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nerezine →

Valun

In March Valun generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
150 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Valun →

Martinšćica

In March Martinšćica generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
110 hours
150 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Martinšćica →

Beli

In March Beli generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
159 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Beli →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cres Island, in Croatia.

In our records: Croatia March extremes

Notable March records observed across cities in Croatia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest March night in Croatia dropped to -21°C (-6°F) in Mali Lošinj on March 2, 2005.
  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Croatia brought 256 mm (10 in) in Rovinj on March 20, 1980.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cres Island in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cres 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Nerezine 13°C (55°F) 10°C (50°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Valun 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Martinšćica 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Beli 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Belej 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Cres Island weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cres Island, Croatia in March?

Cres Island, Croatia typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cres average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cres Island, Croatia in March?

Cres averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Cres Island, Croatia get a lot of rain in March?

Cres Island, Croatia sees substantial rainfall in March. Cres typically averages about 112 mm (4.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Cres Island, Croatia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cres, March may not be the ideal time to visit Cres Island, Croatia.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Cres. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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