March · Greece
Best time to visit Crete in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Crete in March
Average temperature 14°C, 49 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Crete scores 5.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Crete holds Minoan Knossos, Chania's Venetian harbor, and a south coast of sheltered beaches and gorge walks.
March in Crete: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Crete — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Crete in March?
- In March, Crete averages 14°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Crete?
- March earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Crete in March?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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