Early spring · Weather & things to do
Naxos in March
Naxos edges warmer than February, with highs of 60°F (16°C), lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (45 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs near 60°F (16°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 56°F (13°C).
About 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.5 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – September).
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in February to 83/100.
- Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Naxos in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Temple of Demeter
Restored marble temple from the 6th century BC among farmland near Sangri.
Portara
Giant marble doorway of an unfinished 6th-century BC temple at the harbor.
Vallindras Distillery
Family distillery in Halki making kitron liqueur since 1896.
Taverna Axiotissa
Country taverna cooking Naxian meats, cheeses and vegetables.
Mount Zas
Hike to the highest peak in the Cyclades, past the cave of Zeus.
Why now March scores 83/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in March
- Mykonos in March~24 mi · highs 59°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santorini in March~49 mi · highs 59°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Athens in March~109 mi · highs 60°F, 2.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Selçuk in March~124 mi · highs 63°F, 2.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Naxos in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Naxos?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 98 in April – September. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain. Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Naxos in March?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Naxos in March?
Not much: about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.1 in (484 mm).
What should I pack for Naxos in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Naxos in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.