Crete weather in March
Crete in March averages 14°C (56°F), 48 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Crete, March is the third coldest, the sixth wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (56°F)
10–17°C · 50–63°F
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.3 h
hours per day
What is Crete like in March?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Crete in March?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F).
March compared with February and April
March in Crete is 1.5°C warmer than February and 25 mm drier than it, which averages 12°C (54°F).
March in Crete is 2.6°C cooler than April and 24 mm wetter than it, which averages 16°C (61°F).
Daylight in Crete in March
On 15 March the sun is up for 11 hours 58 minutes in Crete, rising about 06:31 and setting about 18:28 local time.
March ends 1 hour 6 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 33 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Crete
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Crete
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Crete weather by month
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How March compares with the rest of the year
March is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 95 mm |
| February | 12°C / 54°F | 73 mm |
| March | 14°C / 56°F | 48 mm |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 24 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 12 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 2 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 1 mm |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 1 mm |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 11 mm |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 55 mm |
| November | 17°C / 63°F | 63 mm |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 96 mm |
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FAQs about Crete in March
March climate averages for Crete, 1991–2020.
Crete averages 14°C (56°F) in March, ranging from about 10°C (50°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. March sees only about 48 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. March averages 14°C (56°F) against 16°C (61°F) in April — 2.6°C cooler.
March is 1.5°C warmer than February, and 25 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; March sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 6.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what March is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 58 minutes of daylight in mid-March, against 14 hours 31 minutes in June and 9 hours 48 minutes in December.
On 15 March, sunrise is about 06:31 and sunset about 18:28 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 6 minutes longer than it starts.
