Month guide · Mykonos · Greece
Mykonos in March
What March is really like in Mykonos: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zde, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Greener hills and fewer storms, but the tourist season has not started and the sea is cold.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Mykonos: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with February (14°C (57°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Spring (April–May). The island reopens around Easter; sunny, mild and quiet, with sea temperatures still cool for swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Mykonos, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Island · Rhenia
Rhenia boat trip
Choose a small-group boat and check the forecast; trips are cancelled when the wind is strong.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
Religious site · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Panagia Paraportiani
Five chapels built between the 15th and 17th centuries merge into one sculptural white church in the Kastro quarter, on the site of the old castle gate.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Museum · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Visit before Delos to understand the island's history, or on a windy day when boats are cancelled.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Museum · Mykonos Town (Chora)
Aegean Maritime Museum
A small museum in a traditional house in Chora with ship models, navigation instruments, maps and engravings about Aegean seafaring.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 11°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Mykonos?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Mykonos in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Mykonos?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Greener hills and fewer storms, but the tourist season has not started and the sea is cold.
+How warm is Mykonos in March?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mykonos in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.