Greece
Greece in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Greece in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Greece in March?
- Ierapetra is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 17°C (63°F) in March; Alexandroupoli is the coolest at 12°C (53°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Greece in March?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Rhodes (17°C (62°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
17°
Ierapetra
Coolest
12°
Alexandroupoli
Driest
37 mm
Thessaloniki
Warmest sea
17°
Rhodes
March in Greece ranges from 12°C (53°F) in Alexandroupoli to 17°C (63°F) in Ierapetra — a spread of 5 degrees across the country. On average it is 2 °C (4 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Athens, Heraklion, and Rhodes.
Best places in Greece in March
60 
Athens
Attica · Greece
16° / 8° 54 mm Mar
63
Heraklion
Crete · Greece
17° / 10° 67 mm Mar
67
Rhodes
South Aegean Islands · Greece
17° / 10° 83 mm Mar
66
Sitia
Crete · Greece
17° / 11° 62 mm Mar
66
Ierapetra
Crete · Greece
17° / 10° 54 mm Mar
63
Chania
Crete · Greece
17° / 10° 70 mm Mar
62
Rethymno
Crete · Greece
16° / 10° 73 mm Mar
60
Piraeus
Attica · Greece
15° / 8° 54 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes | 17° | 10° | 83 mm | 17° | 67 |
| Ierapetra | 17° | 10° | 54 mm | — | 66 |
| Heraklion | 17° | 10° | 67 mm | 16° | 63 |
| Chania | 17° | 10° | 70 mm | — | 63 |
| Rethymno | 16° | 10° | 73 mm | 16° | 62 |
| Athens | 16° | 8° | 54 mm | — | 60 |
| Piraeus | 15° | 8° | 54 mm | 15° | 60 |
| Pátrai | 16° | 6° | 66 mm | — | 60 |
| Hersonissos | 16° | 9° | 69 mm | 16° | 60 |
| Nafplion | 16° | 7° | 59 mm | — | 59 |
| Thessaloniki | 14° | 5° | 37 mm | — | 53 |
| Volos | 14° | 6° | 49 mm | — | 53 |
| Larissa | 15° | 4° | 41 mm | — | 53 |
| Kavala | 13° | 5° | 47 mm | 12° | 50 |
| Corfu | 16° | 7° | 92 mm | 15° | 50 |
| Alexandroupoli | 12° | 4° | 54 mm | 12° | 45 |
Festivals in Greece in March
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Greece in March?
Average daytime highs range from 12° in Alexandroupoli to 17° in Ierapetra.
Can you swim in Greece in March?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Rhodes at about 17°.