If you plan to visit Zakinthos Island in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 76 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Zakinthos Island has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Zakinthos Island in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Zakinthos Island for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +63°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +61°F.
Is Zakinthos Island warm or cold in March?
Zakinthos Island is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +52°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
March is one of the coolest months in Zakinthos Island, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Zakinthos Island in March
Zakinthos Island weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+59°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+27°F
+34°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+73°F
+86°F
Rainfall
105 mm
76 mm
42 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
73%
75%
76%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
5
7
10
Cloudy days
6
9
10
Rainy days
16
14
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +59°F during the day.As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 105 mm to 76 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 7.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Zakinthos Island in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Zakinthos Island is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Zakinthos Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Zakinthos Island wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 174 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Zakinthos Island?
This is the weather in Zakinthos Island in March 2023:
1 March
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+62°F
2 March
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+60°F
3 March
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+58°F
4 March
🌧️
+59°F
5 March
🌧️
+56°F
6 March
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+60°F
7 March
🌧️
+59°F
8 March
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+60°F
9 March
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+60°F
10 March
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+63°F
11 March
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+61°F
12 March
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+62°F
13 March
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+59°F
14 March
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+60°F
15 March
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+61°F
16 March
🌧️
+59°F
17 March
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+58°F
18 March
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+58°F
19 March
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+59°F
20 March
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+60°F
21 March
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+58°F
22 March
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+61°F
23 March
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+63°F
24 March
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+61°F
25 March
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+62°F
26 March
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+62°F
27 March
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+63°F
28 March
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+59°F
29 March
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+56°F
30 March
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+61°F
31 March
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+61°F
In March 2023 Zakinthos Island had 13 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Zakinthos Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Zakinthos Island in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+66°F) and the highest in 2022 (+74°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1404 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Zakinthos Island in March:
Is March a good time to visit Zakinthos Island?
It’s always a good time to visit Zakinthos Island, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Zakinthos Island in March?
March has mild temperatures in Zakinthos Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Zakinthos Island rainy in March?
Zakinthos Island 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 Zakinthos Island in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Zakinthos Island in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Zakinthos Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.