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Skiathos in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Skiathos in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Skiathos in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Skiathos in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +14°C and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 81 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Skiathos has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Skiathos in March

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

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 60% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +18°C.

Is Skiathos warm or cold in March?

Skiathos is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +10°C.

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

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Skiathos:

Climate in Skiathos in March

Skiathos weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+12°C+14°C+16°C
Min. temperature
-1°C+1°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+26°C+25°C
Rainfall
81 mm81 mm42 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
74%73%72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1014 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
6911
Cloudy days
141515
Rainy days
874
Snowy days
000

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +14°C during the day. The rainfall amount in March stays the same as in the previous month with a 81 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 6 to 9.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Skiathos is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Skiathos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 106 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Skiathos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Skiathos wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 103 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Skiathos?

This is the weather in Skiathos in March 2023:
1 March
🌧️
+9°C
2 March
🌧️
+10°C
3 March
☀️
+10°C
4 March
☁️
+12°C
5 March
🌧️
+12°C
6 March
🌧️
+12°C
7 March
🌧️
+11°C
8 March
🌧️
+10°C
9 March
🌧️
+8°C
10 March
🌧️
+6°C
11 March
☁️
+6°C
12 March
🌧️
+4°C
13 March
☁️
+8°C
14 March
☁️
+9°C
15 March
☀️
+12°C
16 March
☀️
+14°C
17 March
🌧️
+13°C
18 March
☁️
+9°C
19 March
☁️
+7°C
20 March
🌧️
+9°C
21 March
☁️
+9°C
22 March
☁️
+13°C
23 March
☀️
+11°C
24 March
☀️
+16°C
25 March
☀️
+18°C
26 March
☀️
+14°C
27 March
☀️
+15°C
28 March
☁️
+15°C
29 March
☀️
+16°C
30 March
☀️
+17°C
31 March
☁️
+18°C
In March 2023 Skiathos had 10 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+11°C) and the highest in 2001 (+20°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 210 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skiathos in March:

Is March a good time to visit Skiathos?

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

Can you sunbathe in Skiathos in March?

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

Is Skiathos rainy in March?

Skiathos 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 Skiathos in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Skiathos in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Greece

Check out the weather for other cities in Greece.

Monthly weather in Skiathos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Skiathos, 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.