Cyclades

Cyclades Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Cyclades, Greece in March.

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Fira Mýkonos City Naxos Chora Oía

Planning a getaway to the Cyclades, Greece this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Cyclades in March

The Cyclades, Greece is a region in Greece. March in the Cyclades generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Mýkonos City.

For specific regional insights in the Cyclades, Greece, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Anafi with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Áyios Pétros with 59 mm (2.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Cyclades in March

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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 the Cyclades

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in the Cyclades, Greece?

Temperature range in the Cyclades (March)

Precipitation variation in the Cyclades (March)

Mýkonos City

In March Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Mýkonos City →

Fira

In March Fira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Fira →

Naxos Chora

In March Naxos Chora generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Naxos Chora →

Oía

In March Oía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Oía →

Náousa

In March Náousa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Náousa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cyclades, in Greece.

In our records: Greece March extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest March day in Greece brought 302 mm (12 in) in Plataniás on March 16, 2020.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cyclades in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mýkonos City 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Naxos Chora 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Oía 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Náousa 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Parikia 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

The Cyclades weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cyclades, Greece in March?

Expect tolerable weather across the Cyclades, Greece in March. The popular destination of Mýkonos City averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Cyclades, Greece in March?

Mýkonos City averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does the Cyclades, Greece get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cyclades, Greece during March, with Mýkonos City averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Cyclades, Greece?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit the Cyclades, Greece due to the typically tolerable weather in Mýkonos City.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Mýkonos City. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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