Month-specific sea-surface temperature · Greece

Crete Sea Temperature in March

17.3°C

63.1°F

In March, sea-surface temperature near Crete has a historical monthly average of 17.3°C. This is not the reading for any particular holiday date.

Across 2023–2025, the lowest and highest yearly March monthly means were 16.7–17.7°C. These are not daily extremes.

Previous month

February · 17.0°C

Change into March: +0.3°C

Next month

April · 17.9°C

Change into next month: +0.6°C

Can you swim or snorkel in Crete in March?

At 17.3°C our temperature-only guide describes the water as cold water. Comfort depends on your cold tolerance, immersion time and wind. A historical average cannot determine whether conditions are safe on any given day.

Do you need a wetsuit?

Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.

Which beach should you choose?

Look for a beach sheltered from the actual forecast waves and wind on your visit. Exposure, currents and entry conditions vary even where water temperatures are similar. Follow local warnings.

Check the current waves, wind and snorkeling forecast →

A live forecast does not predict a future March. Check again close to your trip.

Crete Sea Temperature: All 12 Months

Choose a month for available historical evidence, month comparisons and swim guidance. Missing history is clearly marked and never presented as a long-term normal.

January 18.1°C February 17.0°C March 17.3°C April 17.9°C May 20.0°C June 23.8°C July 26.4°C August 27.3°C September 26.4°C October 24.6°C November 22.5°C December 19.6°C

Data source and limitations

Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature; 2023–2025. Marine model grid near 35.24, 24.81. Based on 3 yearly monthly means and 2232 recorded samples. Source methodology.

Modelled sea-surface temperatures do not establish underwater visibility, wildlife, calm currents or safe entry.