Where is the sea coldest in Greek Islands in March?

Falassarna in Greece has the coldest sea in Greek Islands in March, averaging about 15.0 °C. Vai (15.0 °C) and Preveli are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Greek Islands are warm enough to swim in March?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Greek Islands reach 22 °C in March, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.

How are these March sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical March rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Coldest sea temperature in Greek Islands in March

Where the sea is coolest across Greek Islands during March, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Falassarna (Crete, Greece) is the coolest at around 15°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Falassarna
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
2
Vai
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
3
Preveli
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
4
Matala
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
5
Balos
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
6
Mylopotas
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
7
Plaka
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
8
Super Paradise
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
9
Kolymbithres
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
10
Red Beach
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
11
Sarakiniko
Cyclades · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
12
Paleokastritsa
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
13
Egremni
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
14
Antisamos
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
15
Voutoumi
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
16
Voutoumi
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
17
Tsambika
Dodecanese · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
18
Lindos Bay
Dodecanese · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
19
Antisamos Beach
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
20
Gerakas Beach
Ionian Islands · Greece · Ionian Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
21
Voulisma Beach
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
22
Chrissi Island Beach
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
23
Spinalonga Beach
Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
24
Elafonissi Beach
Crete · Greece · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average
25
Kommos Beach
Crete · Greece · Mediterranean Sea
Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
15°C
March average

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Greek Islands in March — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Greek Islands in March?: Falassarna in Greece has the coldest sea in Greek Islands in March, averaging about 15.0 °C. Vai (15.0 °C) and Preveli are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Greek Islands are warm enough to swim in March?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Greek Islands reach 22 °C in March, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
How are these March sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical March rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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