Rethymno in March: weather, sea and travel tips
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Rethymno suits a preference for walks without heat over beach warmth. Days average +16 °C, but rainy days still call for a flexible schedule.
Weather in March
For warmer daytime weather, consider late March: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| 11–20 March | +15 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| 21–31 March | +17 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
Days with precipitation in March
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in March
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. It averages +15 °C in the first ten days and +15 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Rethymno.
Rainfall in March
In March, the average is 13 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 6 to 19 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
February, March or April: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | +15 °C | +10 °C | +15 °C |
| March | +16 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| April | +19 °C | +13 °C | +16 °C |
March has warmer days than February. February offers cooler conditions for walks. April has warmer days than March. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Rethymno compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at March, see the March charts and archive by year.
Things to do in March
- On a dry day, the Venetian harbour offers a short waterside walk with views of the lighthouse and old customs house. It need not take up a whole sightseeing day.
- The Fortezza is an option for a dry day, with views of the town and Cretan Sea from the Venetian fortress. It suits an interest in historic defences and panoramas.
- For a rainy day, the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno has an exhibition inside St Francis Church. Finds trace the region from its earliest settlements to Venetian times.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.