Santorini · March
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Max Temp
16.6°C
Min Temp
11.4°C
Sunshine
7.2 h/day
Rain Days
2 days
Water Temp
16.1°C
Rainfall
16.7 mm
Humidity
69%
Avg Temp
14.2°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in Santorini at 17°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 17°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 14°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 17 mm total. At 16°C, 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 fast menschenleer: Oia ist ein Filmset ohne Crew, die weißen Kirchen leuchten unter blauem Himmel ohne Selfie-Stange im Vordergrund. Viele Hotels schließen im Winter — wer eins findet, hat das echte Erlebnis.
Packing list for Santorini in March
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
- March is not an optimal month for Santorini (Score: 65/100), 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. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Santorini in March?
- In March, Santorini receives an average of 17 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Santorini get in March?
- Santorini averages 7 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 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.