Saloniki weather in March (Greece)

Planning a trip to Saloniki in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Saloniki typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Saloniki in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saloniki, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46%  

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.

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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 Saloniki in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 13°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
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
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 Saloniki.

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.