Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Santorini in March

The sea around Santorini averages 17°C in March, usually between 16°C and 18°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average17°CCold
Usual range16°C–18°C80% of readings
vs February−0.1°cooler
vs April+0.6°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

March in recent years

202316°C
202418°C
202517°C

Nearby in March

Ios17°C37 km
Amorgos17°C64 km
Naxos17°C75 km
Paros17°C77 km
Milos17°C93 km
Mykonos16°C115 km

Beaches in Santorini

7 of 7 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.