Verdict: Good month
Athens Weather in March
March is mild-to-cool in Athens, topping out near 15°C (59°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 7 wet days in a typical year. Overall, March is a solid month to visit Athens.
Average high
15°C / 59°F
Average low
7°C / 45°F
Rain days
~7
Precipitation
46 mm
What to pack for Athens in March
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
March against the rest of the year
Warmest in Athens: Jul (34°C / 93°F) · Coolest: Jan (13°C / 55°F) · Wettest: Dec (~11 rain days)
13°
6°
Jan
14°
6°
Feb
15°
7°
Mar
20°
11°
Apr
25°
16°
May
30°
21°
Jun
34°
24°
Jul
33°
23°
Aug
29°
20°
Sep
24°
15°
Oct
19°
11°
Nov
15°
9°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)