Kos · SpringMonth summary
Kos weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kos in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Kos in March: 17°C and 11.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kos in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Spring marks the start of the good season in Kos. Temperatures rise (17°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 11°C | 15°C | 42% | 3.7 | 9.0h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ February | 12°C | 16°C | 32% | 2.5 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 13°C | 17°C | 23% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 19°C | 16% | 1.0 | 12.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 22°C | 12% | 0.5 | 13.4h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 22°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.3 | 14.0h | 9.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.8h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 23°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 9.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 23°C | 11% | 0.7 | 10.1h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 20°C | 28% | 2.7 | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 13°C | 17°C | 38% | 3.7 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Kos averages 17°C, 23% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
March vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kos in March
Is March a good time to visit Kos?
March is an acceptable time for Kos (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Kos in March?
With 17°C max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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