Ionian Islands

Ionian Islands Weather in March

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

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Laganas Tsilivi Paleokastritsa Lefkada Town

Are you planning a trip a to the Ionian Islands, Greece in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Ionian Islands in March

The Ionian Islands, Greece is a region in Greece. March in the Ionian Islands generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of March is in the winter season.

Temperatures

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

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Ionian Islands, Greece, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kounopetra with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Agios Spyridon Corfu with 121 mm (4.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Ionian Islands 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 Ionian Islands

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

Temperature range in the Ionian Islands (March)

Precipitation variation in the Ionian Islands (March)

Laganas

In March Laganas 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
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Laganas →

Tsilivi

In March Tsilivi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tsilivi →

Paleokastritsa

In March Paleokastritsa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
118 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Paleokastritsa →

Lefkada Town

In March Lefkada Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lefkada Town →

Kávos

In March Kávos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
118 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kávos →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Ionian Islands, 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 Ionian Islands in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Laganas 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Tsilivi 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Paleokastritsa 15°C (59°F) 12°C (54°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Lefkada Town 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Kávos 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Vasilikós 16°C (61°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)

The Ionian Islands weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Ionian Islands, Greece in March?

the Ionian Islands, Greece typically experiences tolerable weather in March, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Laganas average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Ionian Islands, Greece in March?

In Laganas, the average daytime high in March is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Ionian Islands, Greece during March, with Laganas averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Ionian Islands, Greece?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit the Ionian Islands, Greece with overall tolerable weather in Laganas. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Laganas. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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