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Thinking of visiting Thessaloníki in March? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 16°C (61°F) during the day, dropping to 7°C (45°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of rainfall is likely.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Thessaloníki typically rise from around 14°C (57°F) at the start of March to approximately 17°C (63°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 4°C (39°F) to 7°C (45°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Thessaloníki spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Thessaloníki between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during March.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can be unpredictable in March, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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