SeasonMapKefalonia weather in March
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March in Kefalonia: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Kefalonia · #834 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kefalonia in March
Other months in Kefalonia
Kefalonia's forum puts August around 30°C in the shade with roughly 12 hours of sunshine a day, capable of hitting 40°C on the hottest days especially early in the month. Regulars describe the classic siesta rhythm — sightseeing before 11:30am, shade and a long lunch through the peak heat, back out around 4pm — and note the Greek heat feels notably less oppressive than a 30°C day in a humid climate.
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Kefalonia climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 61°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kefalonia in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kefalonia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKefalonia's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kefalonia in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Out of season
20 Oct – 15 AprOff-season shutdownClosuresCharter flights stop, the resorts board up and the ferry timetable thins to a couple of sailings a day. Argostoli and Lixouri stay open; the beach villages do not.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kefalonia — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kefalonia in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Kefalonia?
- March in Kefalonia: nice, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Kefalonia on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Kefalonia in March?
- In March, Kefalonia averages a daily high of 17.5°C and a low of 10.3°C, with about 69.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kefalonia in March?
- Kefalonia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in March.
Other months in Kefalonia
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — March
Within 300 km: Corfu's Corfu Carnival around 5 Feb – 10 Mar, and Athens' Independence Day parade on 25 Mar.