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Kos in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kos in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Kos in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Kos in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +15°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 66 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kos has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Kos in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kos for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +13°C with a maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°C to +17°C.

Is Kos warm or cold in March?

Kos is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Kos, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kos in March

Kos weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+14°C+15°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+3°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+23°C+29°C
Rainfall
106 mm66 mm27 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
72%73%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
81113
Cloudy days
121414
Rainy days
863
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +15°C during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 106 mm to 66 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 6 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 11.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kos in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kos is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 9 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Kos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 52 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kos wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 146 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Kos?

This is the weather in Kos in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+14°C
2 March
🌧️
+14°C
3 March
☁️
+11°C
4 March
🌧️
+13°C
5 March
🌧️
+15°C
6 March
☁️
+15°C
7 March
☁️
+15°C
8 March
🌧️
+14°C
9 March
☁️
+13°C
10 March
☁️
+11°C
11 March
☀️
+8°C
12 March
☀️
+8°C
13 March
☀️
+9°C
14 March
☀️
+12°C
15 March
☀️
+12°C
16 March
☀️
+13°C
17 March
☀️
+14°C
18 March
☀️
+12°C
19 March
☀️
+10°C
20 March
☀️
+13°C
21 March
☀️
+13°C
22 March
☁️
+12°C
23 March
☀️
+14°C
24 March
☀️
+14°C
25 March
☀️
+16°C
26 March
☀️
+16°C
27 March
☀️
+15°C
28 March
☁️
+16°C
29 March
☀️
+16°C
30 March
☀️
+16°C
31 March
☁️
+17°C
In March 2023 Kos had 18 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 88% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kos climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kos in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+14°C) and the highest in 2001 (+21°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 175 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kos in March:

Is March a good time to visit Kos?

March is a really good time to go to Kos. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kos.

Can you sunbathe in Kos in March?

March has mild temperatures in Kos. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kos rainy in March?

Kos is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kos in March?

The amount of sunny days in Kos during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Kos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.