The weather in March in Greece

It's cool to moderate in March in Greece with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in Greece. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Greece. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 22°C in 2014, Greece reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In March, there is an average of 29 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Greece

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Greece. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Greece New York
Average temperature 17°C 11°C
Max. temperature 18°C 14°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 29 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 6 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Greece with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Greece is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Greece for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Greece is based on weather data from Santorini. Other places, like Crete, Rhodes or Kos, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Greece to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Greece

Temperature in March in Greece over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Greece. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Greece

Total precipitation in March in Greece over the years

Daily UV index in March in Greece

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Greece, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Greece by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Greece. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.