Santorini in March
Wildflowers appear on the volcanic slopes and the season stirs, though ferries still cancel for wind and swimming is out of the question.
Is March a good time to visit Santorini?
March is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 26/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- First hotels reopen in the second half of the month
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Santorini, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Santorini?
March is a middling month in Santorini — crowds around 26/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Santorini in March?
Santorini sits at roughly 26/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 26 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Santorini in March?
Expect highs around 16°C and lows near 10°C in March, with about 8 wet days across the month.