Crete in March
Early spring
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs.
March is green and mild, a good month for Knossos and walking without crowds.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–17°C
- Mild, with showers.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- €
- Low rates.
+Green hills and calm.
–Many resorts still closed.
My tip for March
Visit Knossos and the Heraklion museum on the same day.
- Walking
- History
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Crete, 9th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Crete in March
- Winter closures
- Beach resorts close, but Chania, Heraklion and Rethymno stay open.
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Weather
Weather in Crete in March
In March Crete averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 49 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Crete in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Crete?
- March is a reasonable month in Crete — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Crete overall (9 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Green hills and calm. The main downside: Many resorts still closed.
- What is the weather like in Crete in March?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 49 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Mild, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Crete crowded in March?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Crete in March?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Low rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Crete?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (March ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.