Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Crete with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Crete in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Crete with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Crete will be around 19°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Crete is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 29% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Crete. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Crete in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
77 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Crete?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Crete. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Crete in March
With 26°C, Crete hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 18°C.
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The climate of Crete is based on weather data from Heraklion. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Crete for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in March in Crete
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Crete, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in March in Crete
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Daily Precipitation in March in Crete
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Crete, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Crete.
Daily UV Index in March in Crete
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Crete, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Crete Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Crete, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Crete Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Crete, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Crete
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Weather experiences in March in Crete
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Average Weather in Crete by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Crete. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
