March · Greece
Best time to visit Santorini in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santorini in March
Average temperature 14°C, 33 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% 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
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Santorini scores 6.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 33 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Santorini is far more than an Oia sunset: volcanic footpaths, black-sand coves, and village tavernas feel most balanced in June, September, and early October.
March in Santorini: 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.
With around 33 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 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, June is materially better in Santorini — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santorini in March?
- In March, Santorini averages 14°C, 33 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
- 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 Santorini in March?
- Expect about 33 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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