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Peloponnese Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to the Peloponnese, Greece this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Peloponnese in March

The Peloponnese, Greece is a region in Greece. March in the Peloponnese generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Klitoria to 18°C (64°F) in Monemvasía. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Monemvasía and 3°C (37°F) in Klitoria.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Galatas with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to high rainfall in Klitoria with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Explore the Peloponnese by month

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

January13°C (55°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September29°C (84°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Peloponnese in March

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

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 Peloponnese

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

Temperature range in the Peloponnese (March)

Precipitation variation in the Peloponnese (March)

Nafplio

In March Nafplio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Nafplio →

Tolón

In March Tolón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Tolón →

Monemvasía

In March Monemvasía generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Monemvasía →

Poros

In March Poros generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
136 hours
183 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Poros →

Kalamata

In March Kalamata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
186 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Peloponnese, 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 Peloponnese in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nafplio 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Tolón 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Monemvasía 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Poros 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kalamata 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Porto Heli 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

The Peloponnese weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, the Peloponnese, Greece generally has tolerable weather conditions. Nafplio sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

In Nafplio, the average daytime high in March is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Peloponnese, Greece during March, with Nafplio averaging close to 64 mm (2.5 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Nafplio, March might be a good time to visit the Peloponnese, Greece. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Nafplio. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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