Greece Santorini Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Santorini is moderate
March is moderate for Santorini.
Late-March hotels start reopening. Easter shoulder season. Mild + uncrowded.
Travel score
Santorini March Weather Stats
Avg High
15°C
Avg Low
10°C
Rainy Days
8
55mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
3
Moderate
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 35
Sea Temp
15°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
14 μg/m³
PM10
25 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
14°C
Nighttime
9°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 35 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels reopening late-month
- Wildflowers
- Lowest crowds
- Daylight returning
Cons
- Cool 15°C
- Variable weather
- Some hotels still closed
March Events & Festivals
- Greek Independence Day (March 25)
- Hotels start reopening late-month
Santorini in March — Full Picture
Late-March hotels start reopening. Easter shoulder season. Mild + uncrowded.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Light layers + jacket.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current18.7°C
12.7°C
5.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
28.3°C
21.3°C
0.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
21.7°C
16°C
5/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
14.3°C
9.7°C
10.7/mo
Santorini Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14° | 9° | 11d·75mm | 4h | 73% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 14° | 9° | 10d·65mm | 5h | 71% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 15° | 10° | 8d·55mm | 6h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 18° | 12° | 6d·30mm | 8h | 65% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 23° | 16° | 3d·15mm | 10h | 60% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 27° | 20° | 1d·5mm | 12h | 55% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| 29° | 22° | 0d·0mm | 13h | 50% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 29° | 22° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 52% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 25° | 19° | 2d·15mm | 10h | 60% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| October (Best) | 22° | 16° | 5d·50mm | 7h | 65% | 4 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 18° | 13° | 8d·65mm | 5h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 15° | 11° | 11d·75mm | 4h | 73% | 2 | Quiet | Low season |
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Santorini March Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
Santorini in March is moderate. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Santorini in March?
Santorini March averages a high of 15°C and a low of 10°C.
Does it rain much in Santorini in March?
Santorini March averages 55mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Santorini in March?
Light layers + jacket.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Santorini in March?
Santorini March sunrise is 06:30 and sunset is 18:30, with 12h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Santorini in March?
Santorini March air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Santorini in March?
In March, Santorini is great for Oia walking + photos (uncrowded), Akrotiri, Pyrgos villages.
Is March peak season in Santorini?
Santorini March crowds are quiet and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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