Samos weather in March [2026]

Month summary

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)

Quick decision

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.

By trip type

Samos 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

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.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	9°C	14°C	46%	205.5	7.1h	6.9/10
⛅ February	10°C	15°C	35%	119.1	9.6h	7.1/10
⛅ March	11°C	16°C	33%	92.1	9.6h	7.2/10
🌤️ April	13°C	19°C	22%	51.7	11.3h	7.8/10
🌤️ May	17°C	23°C	15%	25.8	12.5h	8.8/10
☀️ June	21°C	28°C	13%	18.7	13.7h	9.6/10
☀️ July	24°C	32°C	1%	1.2	13.4h	8.9/10
☀️ August	25°C	32°C	3%	1.8	12.5h	8.9/10
☀️ September	22°C	28°C	6%	22.0	11.7h	10.0/10
🌤️ October	18°C	24°C	13%	58.9	9.7h	9.0/10
⛅ November	15°C	19°C	35%	144.9	8.5h	7.5/10
⛅ December	11°C	16°C	38%	169.4	7.3h	7.1/10

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 →

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