Planning a trip to Athens in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +15°C and approximately 11 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 61 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Athens has good weather in March.
Average temperature in Athens in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Athens for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +1°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +17°C.
Is Athens warm or cold in March?
Athens is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +13°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +7°C to +8°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Athens:
Climate in Athens in March
Athens weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+13°C
+15°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
-2°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+26°C
+30°C
Rainfall
52 mm
61 mm
34 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
66%
64%
60%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
8
11
14
Cloudy days
15
16
13
Rainy days
5
4
3
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as good as in February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +13°C to +15°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 61 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 11.
April brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Athens in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Athens is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Athens based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 148 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Athens wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 19% chance of precipitation and 110 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Athens?
This is the weather in Athens in March 2023:
1 March
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+11°C
2 March
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+9°C
3 March
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+12°C
4 March
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+14°C
5 March
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+15°C
6 March
🌧️
+16°C
7 March
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+15°C
8 March
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+13°C
9 March
🌧️
+8°C
10 March
🌧️
+5°C
11 March
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+5°C
12 March
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+5°C
13 March
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+8°C
14 March
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+9°C
15 March
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+13°C
16 March
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+15°C
17 March
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+16°C
18 March
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+9°C
19 March
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+7°C
20 March
🌧️
+7°C
21 March
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+7°C
22 March
☁️
+12°C
23 March
🌧️
+10°C
24 March
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+17°C
25 March
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+22°C
26 March
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+18°C
27 March
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+19°C
28 March
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+18°C
29 March
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+19°C
30 March
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+19°C
31 March
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+17°C
In March 2023 Athens had 14 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 23%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 24 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Athens climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Athens in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+12°C) and the highest in 2001 (+22°C). The driest year was 1990 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 385 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Athens in March:
Is March a good time to visit Athens?
March is a really good time to go to Athens. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Athens.
Can you sunbathe in Athens in March?
March has mild temperatures in Athens. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Athens rainy in March?
Athens is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Athens in March?
The amount of sunny days in Athens during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Athens, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.