Month guide · Santorini · Greece
Santorini in March
What March is really like in Santorini: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Spring flowers on the hillsides and very few visitors; hotels begin reopening late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- 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 Santorini: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 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 (March–May). Wildflowers, mild sunshine and few visitors; services restart through April, and the sea is still cool.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Independence Day parades (25 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Akrotiri
Akrotiri lighthouse
Bring a jacket; the headland is often windy after sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Perissa and Perivolos
Perissa Beach
A long black-sand beach backed by the cliff of Mesa Vouno, with sunbeds, tavernas and water sports.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Historic site · Akrotiri
Akrotiri archaeological site
Hire a guide at the entrance or read up first; the site makes much more sense with context. Combine it with Red Beach and the lighthouse.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Museum · Fira
Museum of Prehistoric Thera
This museum in Fira displays the finest finds from Akrotiri, including colourful wall paintings, painted pottery and a small gold ibex figurine.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 10°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Santorini in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Spring flowers on the hillsides and very few visitors; hotels begin reopening late in the month.
+How warm is Santorini in March?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Santorini in March?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.