March · Greece
Best time to visit Karpathos in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karpathos in March
Average temperature 15°C, 30 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.4/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Karpathos scores 6.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Karpathos is a rugged Dodecanese island with the mountain village of Olympos and beaches such as Apella.
March in Karpathos: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 6.4/10 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.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Karpathos — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Karpathos in March?
- In March, Karpathos averages 15°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Karpathos?
- March earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Karpathos in March?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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