Crete weather in March
Planning a journey to Crete this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Crete in March?
Crete is a region in Greece. March in Crete generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During March, winter is in full swing.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Agia Roumeli at 15°C to pleasant in Agios Konstantinos at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Agios Konstantinos and 9°C in Agia Roumeli.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Káto Zákros with an average of 28 mm to moderate rainfall in Daratso with 89 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 178 hours of sunlight anticipated in Chania Town. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Crete, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Crete's yearly weather, check out our Crete climate page.
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Average weather in Chania Town
In March Chania Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Hersonissos
In March Hersonissos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Réthymno Town
In March Réthymno Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mália
In March Mália generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kíssamos
In March Kíssamos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Crete, in Greece.
Is March the best time to visit Crete?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Chania Town, March might be a good time to visit Crete.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Chania Town. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.
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