Skiathos in March

Still out of season, but the island starts moving. Resort infrastructure is shut, the coast is closed, and Skiathos is running on its winter population of roughly 5,000 people.

25 March is the one date worth building a trip around. It is Greek Independence Day, a national holiday, and it coincides with the feast of the Evangelistria monastery, the island's most important religious site. We have one source for the monastery feast, so confirm locally before you travel for it.

Greek Easter moves and is usually later than Western Easter. When it falls in late March it pulls the reopening forward, because Easter is the practical trigger for the season rather than any fixed date. In most years April is when hotels start reopening, partially.

International charter flights have not resumed, so March is domestic flights and the year-round ferries. The island bus season does not open until 1 May. Beach bars, sunbeds and boat trips are shut.

Crowds: Empty. Prices: Cheapest tier.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Skiathos in March?

Typically 14°C by day and 5°C overnight, with 6 hours of sunshine a day and rain on about 9 days of the month, totalling 60mm. The sea sits at around 13°C.

How warm is the sea in Skiathos in March?

About 13°C. Too cold for most people to swim for pleasure. This is a walking month, not a swimming one.

Is Skiathos open in March?

Still out of season, but the island starts moving. 25 March is a national holiday and the feast of the Evangelistria monastery.

Is March a good time to visit Skiathos?

Walking weather arrives before the tourism does. The trails are green and empty and nothing on the coast is open.

How busy is Skiathos in March?

Empty. Prices at this point in the year: cheapest tier.