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The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean SeaAerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete

Mykonos vs Crete in March

Crete edges it in March. Mykonos averages 12–16°C with low crowds; Crete 10–17°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Mykonos and Crete

The verdict for March

  • WeatherCrete has the better weather4/10 vs 5.5/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
  • PricesVery similar€ vs €
  • OverallCrete comes out ahead5.5/10 vs 6/10
The Mykonos windmills above the blue Aegean Sea

Mykonos in March

Waking up slowly

Temperature
12–16°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Mild days and no crowds.

–Many places still closed.

March is still quiet, with a few places preparing for the season.

Mykonos in March
Aerial view of the turquoise Balos Lagoon and beach in western Crete

Crete in March

Early spring

Temperature
10–17°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€

+Green hills and calm.

–Many resorts still closed.

March is green and mild, a good month for Knossos and walking without crowds.

Crete in March

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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