Averange temperatures (°f)	50 - 57 (°f)
Averange temperatures (°C)	10 - 14 (°C)
Average Rainfall Days	08 days
Average Humidity	63 %
Average Sea Temperature	61°f or 16°c
Average Daily Sunshine	5.0 Hours

current weather in Crete (live)

March is the end of winter in Crete - weather can be cold and rainy, but when the sun comes out it is splendid!
This time of year is when the flowers start growing and the Almond trees blossom (January), anemones are plentiful and the citrus trees are full of fruit. If you are coming to Crete for culture and essentially want to spend time in museums, visit archaeological sites and churches, this is a great time to do it without crowds.
Temperatures in March on Crete island range from 14 to 25° C. Most days are sunny to mid month, starting early mornings at 4-6 degrees and reaching variously 15, 16 even 19 degrees warm. visit Knossos site without having to fight the crowds. Crete's winter is moderate - but it never gets as cold as in Northern countries of Europe.
Direct flights to Crete from Europe starts at middle March but there are regular domestic flights from Athens.

Crete is the most southerly part of Europe, and therefore probably the gets the hottest weather. Spring and autumn in Crete are pleasantly hot. In the summer months from June to September, high temperatures are virtually guaranteed, with July and August sometimes soaring off the chart to the upper thirties. There are sometimes (very welcome) northerly sea breezes. Crete's winters are mild by UK standards, at least at sea level. Higher up in the mountains , there can be lots of snow from January to as late as March. Crete being a mountainous island means the weather changes can be sudden. It is often windy and this can be anything from a pleasant breeze to gale force. There is no ‘best time’ to visit Crete as it depends on what you are looking for.