Chania weather in March (Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Chania during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Chania generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. March falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 12°C.

Chania in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 178 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chania climate page with graphs.

 

Chania, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 178 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Souda (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in March

Find out more about the weather in Greece in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chania in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chania.

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