Athens in March

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 19°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
10Rainy days (114 mm)
11:45 hDaylight
07:51Sunrise · 19:36 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 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 (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

12° 2° J 14° 4° F 19° 7° M 23° 11° A 27° 16° M 30° 20° J 32° 22° J 31° 21° A 28° 18° S 23° 12° O 18° 6° N 13° 3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 12°C2°C112 mm 10– – 6.0
February 14°C4°C112 mm 9– – 6.5
March 19°C7°C114 mm 10– – 7.1
April 23°C11°C93 mm 9– – 7.8
May 27°C16°C83 mm 10– – 7.8
June 30°C20°C103 mm 14– – 6.7
July 32°C22°C102 mm 15– – 6.2
August 31°C21°C109 mm 13– – 6.6
September 28°C18°C93 mm 8– – 7.9
October 23°C12°C84 mm 7– – 8.2
November 18°C6°C92 mm 8– – 7.3
December 13°C3°C112 mm 10– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Athens in March?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Athens?

The best months are October, September, April, May.