March · Greece
Best time to visit Chania in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chania in March
Average temperature 13°C, 39 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Chania scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Venetian harbor city in Crete featuring Ottoman lighthouses, cobblestone alleys, and pink-sand Balos lagoon.
March ranks 6th of 12 for Chania — one of the best windows
March averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 daylight hours.
A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Chania (6th of 12); only May scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chania in March?
- In March, Chania averages 13°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Chania?
- March earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chania in March?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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