March weather forecast
Elounda, Greece

A scenic panorama of the blue waters, dramatic landscapes, and magnificent surroundings of the Elounda Gulf in Crete, Greece in the Spinalonga island
A scenic panorama of the blue waters, dramatic landscapes, and magnificent surroundings of the Elounda Gulf in Crete, Greece in the Spinalonga island

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a mild month in Elounda, Greece, with an average temperature varying between 15.4°C (59.7°F) and 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Temperature

Elounda registers an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.4°C (59.7°F) with the arrival of March, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. March nights document an average temperature reading of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Elounda is 71%.

Rainfall

In Elounda, Greece, during March, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Elounda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.4 days and collects up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Elounda.
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water of 15°C (59°F). Breathing control becomes harder as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Elounda is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of March, in Elounda, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:37 EET.

Sunshine

In Elounda, Greece, the average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elounda are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Elounda in March?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Elounda during March are 15.4°C (59.7°F) and 12.1°C (53.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in March in Elounda?
In Elounda, Greece, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.
How many days does it rain in March in Elounda?
In Elounda, Greece, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Elounda?
February through December are months without snowfall in Elounda, Greece.
What months are the sea coldest in Elounda?
February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Elounda, Greece.
What is the sea temperature in March in Elounda?
In Elounda, in March, the average water temperature is 15°C (59°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15°C (59°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the average length of the day in March in Elounda?
In March, the average day length in Elounda is 11h and 59min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Elounda?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, in Elounda, Greece, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:37 EET.
How long on average sun shines in March in Elounda?
In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Elounda?
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Elounda, Greece.
How high is the UV index in March in Elounda?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in March - Elounda, Greece
Average temperature in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average high temperature in March: 15.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°C).

Average pressure in March - Elounda, Greece
Average pressure in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Elounda, Greece
Average wind speed in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).

Average humidity in March - Elounda, Greece
Average humidity in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

Average rainfall in March - Elounda, Greece
Average rainfall in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average rainfall in March: 9mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Elounda, Greece
Average rainfall days in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall days in March - Elounda, Greece
Average snowfall days in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March - Elounda, Greece
Average sea temperature in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average sea temperature in March: 15°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elounda, Greece
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March - Elounda, Greece
Average sunshine days in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (19.6 days).

Average UV index in March - Elounda, Greece
Average UV index in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March - Elounda, Greece
Average cloud cover in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in March - Elounda, Greece
Average visibility in March
Elounda, Greece
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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