March weather forecastRethimno, Greece

Dusk in the Venetian Rethimno harbor in Greece

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rethimno, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 16°C (60.8°F) and 9°C (48.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into March notes an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 15°C (59°F) in February. Throughout the month of March, the average temperature in Rethimno, Greece, dips to a chilly 9°C (48.2°F) at night.

Rainfall

In Rethimno, in March, during 8 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rethimno, there are 67 rainfall days, and 664mm (26.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F).
Note: The majority of people find swimming in 16.2°C (61.2°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.

Daylight

In Rethimno, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:42 EET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Rethimno is 6h.

UV index

In Rethimno, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Rethimno in March has an average high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 9°C (48.2°F).

In Rethimno, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 81mm (3.19") of accumulated precipitation.

In Rethimno, the average seawater temperature in March is 16.2°C (61.2°F). For most, swimming in 16.2°C (61.2°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In March, the average day length in Rethimno, Greece, is 11h and 59min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, in Rethimno, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:42 EET.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rethimno, Greece, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in March
Rethimno, Greece

Average high temperature in March: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

Average low temperature in March: 9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (21°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8°C).

Average rainfall in March
Rethimno, Greece

Average rainfall in March: 81mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (142mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Rethimno, Greece

Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Rethimno, Greece

Average sea temperature in March: 16.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (16.1°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rethimno, 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: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h).