Crete weather in March
Crete averages 17°C by day and 12°C at night in March, with the sea at 17°C and 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It warms up by about 2°C into April.
Day
17°C
Night
12°C
Sea
17°C
Rainy days
9
Flight from London
3½h
What March feels like
March is mild in Crete: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 17°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Crete is the #46 warmest in March, and #21 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in March?
These are hotter than Crete this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Crete weather by month
March is highlighted. Compare with February and April, or see the full year in Crete.
Crete in March: quick answers
Is Crete hot in March?
March is mild in Crete: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 17°C and lows 12°C.
Can you swim in Crete in March?
The sea is 17°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Does it rain in Crete in March?
Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Crete?
July, at an average high of 30°C. The coolest is January at 15°C.
How long is the flight to Crete from the UK?
About 3½h direct from London, estimated from the 2,632 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in March for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in March from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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