Thessaloníki weather in March (Macedonia, Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Thessaloníki during March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Thessaloníki generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Thessaloníki in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 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 enjoys a balanced 163 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Thessaloníki, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
SunshineSunshine 163 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Thessaloníki 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.

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?

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