Heraklion weather in March
March in Heraklion: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Heraklion · #332 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Heraklion climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Heraklion in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Heraklion?
- March in Heraklion: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Heraklion on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Heraklion in March?
- In March, Heraklion averages a daily high of 16.5°C and a low of 9.1°C, with about 69.6 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Heraklion in March?
- Heraklion has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in March.