Athens in March
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
12Rainy days (140 mm)
11:44 hDaylight
07:05Sunrise · 18:50 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 2°C | 127 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.5 |
| February | 13°C | 4°C | 122 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 140 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 22°C | 12°C | 126 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 102 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| June | 30°C | 21°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 31°C | 23°C | 102 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 76 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 28°C | 19°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 101 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 12°C | 4°C | 136 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Athens in March?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Athens?
The best months are September, October, April, May.