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The weather in March is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise into April. March has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66.1% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Crete.
March has total rainfall of 7.3cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). March is too cold for swimming in Crete for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in March is slightly cooler than the previous month.
Consider visiting Crete in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.
No, March is not a good time for sunbathing in Crete.
March has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66.1% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright. March has total rainfall of 7.3cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.
More about March temperature and sunshine.
No, March is too cold for swimming in Crete for any length of time, with the sea water at 16°C (60°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
More about March sea temperatures.
Yes, March is a slightly cool time for a holiday in Crete.
March has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (63°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66.1% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright. March has total rainfall of 7.3cm (2.9inches) making it mostly dry with only light showers. There are just 7.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Crete. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). March is too cold for swimming in Crete for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
More about the March temperatures and sunshine.
No, Crete is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days in March.
The average maximum temperature in Crete in March is 17°C (63°F). The average maximum temperature is 15°C (59°) in the previous month and 20°C (69°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Crete in March is 14°C (56°F). The average temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 16°C (61°F) in the next month.
More info about the March temperatures and sunshine.
The average day light hours per day in Crete in March are 11.9. The sunshine percentage is 66.1% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright.
More about March sunshine.
The weather in March is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise into April. The average maximum temperature in Crete in March is 17°C (63°F). The average maximum temperature is 15°C (59°F) in the previous month and 20°C (69°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Crete in March is 14°C (56°F). The average temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 16°C (61°F) in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Crete in March is 10°C (50°F). The minimum temperature is 9°C (47°F) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.
The days in March are longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into April. March has slightly more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into April. During March the average day light hours are 11.9 per day in Crete. The sunshine percentage is 66.1% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright.
The ultraviolet index in Crete in March is typically 6.1 during March. An ultraviolet index reading of 6 to 7 indicates a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 20 minutes. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Crete in March is 15.5°C (59.9°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in March is slightly cooler than the previous month.
March weather is marginally drier than the previous month and rainfall continues to drop into April. March has far fewer days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into April. The average total rainfall in Crete in March is 7.3cm (2.9inches) and on average there are 7.8 rainy days in March making it a quite rainy time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Crete in March is 11°C (51°F) which is very comfortable. The dew point is 9°C (49°F) in the previous month and 12°C (12°F) in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Crete in March is typically 87.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 88.9% in the previous month and 85.1% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Crete in March is typically 68.8%. The average relative humidity is 72.3% in the previous month and 65.1% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Crete in March is typically 32KM/H (20MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 33KM/H (20MPH) in the previous month and 30KM/H (19MPH) in the next month.
The average wind speed in Crete in March is typically 15KM/H (10MPH). The average wind speed is 16KM/H (10MPH) in the previous month and 15KM/H (9MPH) in the next month.
The average wind direction in Crete in March is from the West.
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