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Samos in March
what's the weather like?

Samos in March: solid, though September remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 37.75°N 26.97°E
16°CMax temperature
33%Rainy days
9.6hSunshine / day

Samos weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (10.0/10)

Should you visit Samos 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.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 33%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.6h/d

Our take: March in Samos is a transitional month—pleasantly mild but definitely cool, so pack layers and a light jacket. You'll get decent sunshine despite the 33% chance of rain, making it ideal if you prefer fewer tourists and don't mind occasional showers. This suits travelers who love spring exploration without summer crowds.

Samos in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Samos. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (10.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Samos

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January9°C14°C46%205.57.1h6.9/10
⛅ February10°C15°C35%119.19.6h7.1/10
⛅ March11°C16°C33%92.19.6h7.2/10
🌤️ April13°C19°C22%51.711.3h7.8/10
🌤️ May17°C23°C15%25.812.5h8.8/10
☀️ June21°C28°C13%18.713.7h9.6/10
☀️ July24°C32°C1%1.213.4h8.9/10
☀️ August25°C32°C3%1.812.5h8.9/10
☀️ September22°C28°C6%22.011.7h10.0/10
🌤️ October18°C24°C13%58.99.7h9.0/10
⛅ November15°C19°C35%144.98.5h7.5/10
⛅ December11°C16°C38%169.47.3h7.1/10
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, Samos averages 16°C, 33% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10. See methodology →

March vs September (best month)

The best month is September (score 10.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Samos in March

Is March a good time to visit Samos?
March is an acceptable time for Samos (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (10.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Samos in March?
With 16°C max and 9.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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