Athens weather in March (Attica, Greece)

How is the weather in Athens in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Athens typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Athens in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 183 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Athens. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athens climate page with graphs.

 

Athens, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in March

Find out more about the weather in Greece in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Athens in March?

For visitors traveling to Athens, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Athens.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.