Santorini · March
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 15° (59°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 17° (63°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)16– (61–)24 (75) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)33 (91) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)35 (95) | 31° (88°)27– (81–)34 (93) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)31 (88) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)28 (82) | 20° (68°)15– (59–)23 (73) | 17° (63°)11– (52–)20 (68) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 11° (52°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 12° (54°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 14° (57°)10– (50–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)25 (77) | 18° (64°)14– (57–)23 (73) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)17 (63) |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 6h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 10h | 8h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 17° (63°) | 18° (64°) | 20° (68°) | 23° (73°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) | 23° (73°) | 21° (70°) | 19° (66°) |
🌧Rain Days | 8d68mm (2.7") | 6d49mm (1.9") | 3d25mm (1.0") | 1d10mm (0.4") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 1d12mm (0.5") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 7d58mm (2.3") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Santorini at 17°C (63°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F), cooling to 12°C (54°F) at night (daily average: 15°C (59°F)). Peaks reach around 21°C (70°F), the coldest nights around 7°C (45°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 25 mm (1.0 in) total. At 17°C (63°F), the water is still quite cool in March — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Santorini almost deserted: Oia is a film set without a crew, the white churches shine under a blue sky with no selfie stick in the foreground. Many hotels close in winter — find one that's open and you get the real experience.
Packing list for Santorini in March
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
- March is not an optimal month for Santorini (Score: 62/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Santorini in March?
- In March, Santorini sees daily highs of 17°C (63°F). Nights cool to 12°C (54°F), with a daily average of 15°C (59°F). Peaks reach around 21°C (70°F), the coldest nights around 7°C (45°F).
- How much rain falls in Santorini in March?
- In March, Santorini receives an average of 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Santorini get in March?
- Santorini averages 8 sunshine hours per day in March — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Santorini in March?
- Water temperature in Santorini in March averages 17°C (63°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.