Santorini · March
Low seasonGreece · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, ↑ warmestØ day↑ warmest | 15° (59°)19° (66°) | 16° (61°)19° (66°) | 17° (63°)21° (70°) | 20° (68°)24° (75°) | 24° (75°)30° (86°) | 28° (82°)33° (91°) | 31° (88°)35° (95°) | 31° (88°)34° (93°) | 28° (82°)31° (88°) | 24° (75°)28° (82°) | 20° (68°)23° (73°) | 17° (63°)20° (68°) |
Ø night, ↓ coldestØ night↓ coldest | 11° (52°)4° (39°) | 11° (52°)6° (43°) | 12° (54°)7° (45°) | 14° (57°)10° (50°) | 17° (63°)13° (55°) | 22° (72°)17° (63°) | 24° (75°)21° (70°) | 25° (77°)22° (72°) | 22° (72°)18° (64°) | 18° (64°)14° (57°) | 15° (59°)10° (50°) | 12° (54°)6° (43°) |
☀️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 | 5d45mm (1.8") | 4d33mm (1.3") | 2d17mm (0.7") | 1d7mm (0.3") | 0d3mm (0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d0mm (0") | 0d2mm (0.1") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d20mm (0.8") | 4d39mm (1.5") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · ↑ warmest day · ↓ coldest 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 2 rain days with 17 mm (0.7 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
- Travel first-aid kit
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 (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 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain over 2 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.