Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Plakias, Greece in March
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Plakias, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March15°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Plakias' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March96mm average rain
March sits near Plakias' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March5.8 hours average sun
March is below Plakias' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March16°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March31 weather score
March scores below Plakias' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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