Santorini in March
Spring begins
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Santorini — with trade-offs.
March sees a gradual reopening of hotels and tavernas. It is not beach weather, but the island is green and very quiet.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 11–16°C
- Mild but unsettled, with some bright and breezy days.
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Wildflowers start and prices stay low.
–Many places are still closed and weather is changeable.
My tip for March
Hike the Fira to Oia path on a clear day and check shop hours.
- Hiking
- Quiet stay
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Santorini, 8th 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 Santorini in March
- Winter closures
- Many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close or reduce services.
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Weather
Weather in Santorini in March
In March Santorini averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 11°C (52°F), with about 45 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 11°C
- 52°F
- Precipitation
- 45 mm
Climate data: National Observatory of Athens Monthly Bulletins. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Santorini in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
- March is a reasonable month in Santorini — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Santorini overall (8 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Wildflowers start and prices stay low. The main downside: Many places are still closed and weather is changeable.
- What is the weather like in Santorini in March?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 11°C. Expect about 45 mm of rain or snow. Mild but unsettled, with some bright and breezy days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 14°C).
- Is Santorini crowded in March?
- Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Santorini in March?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Santorini?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (March ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Wildflowers start and prices stay low.
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