Weather in Athens in March
March in Athens is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Greece, this is how Athens actually wears March, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, March sits in the middle of Athens's year.
Pack for Athens in March, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 13°C
9–17°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 6.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Athens: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
March is a wetter month in Athens. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Athens
Dates are a starting point for March.
Travel guides for Athens
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Athens
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Similar weather in March
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FAQs about Athens
Climate averages for Athens, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Athens is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 86 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
