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Santoríni Weather in March

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

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Fira Oía Kamari Imerovigli

Thinking about venturing to Santoríni, Greece this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Santoríni in March

Santoríni, Greece is a region in Greece. March in Santoríni generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. March falls during 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 Fira.

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

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 41 mm (1.6 in) in Fira.

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Best Places to Visit in Santoríni 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 Santoríni

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

Temperature range in Santoríni (March)

Precipitation variation in Santoríni (March)

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 →

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 →

Kamari

In March Kamari generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 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 Kamari →

Imerovigli

In March Imerovigli 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 Imerovigli →

Perissa

In March Perissa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 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 Perissa →

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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 Santoríni in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Fira 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Oía 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Kamari 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Imerovigli 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Perissa 17°C (63°F) 14°C (57°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Firostefani 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Santoríni weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Santoríni, Greece generally has tolerable weather conditions. Fira sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Fira peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in March, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Santoríni, Greece get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santoríni, Greece during March, with Fira averaging close to 41 mm (1.6 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Santoríni, Greece?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Fira, March may not be the ideal time to visit Santoríni, Greece.

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

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