Early spring · Weather & things to do
Athens in March
Athens warms up: highs climb to 60°F (16°C), from 56°F in February, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain.
It scores 85/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (53 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 47°F (9°C).
About 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's March.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September – November).
- Comfort improves from 74/100 in February to 85/100.
- Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Athens in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Ancient Agora
Ancient marketplace with the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus.
Acropolis
The Parthenon and Erechtheion on Athens' sacred rock.
Varvakios Central Market
Noisy meat and fish halls with spice shops on the surrounding streets.
Brettos
Plaka distillery-bar from 1909 with a wall of colored bottles.
Lycabettus Hill
Highest point in central Athens, with views to the Acropolis and the sea.
Why now March scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in March
- Mykonos in March~95 mi · highs 59°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Naxos in March~109 mi · highs 60°F, 1.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santorini in March~146 mi · highs 59°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Selçuk in March~198 mi · highs 63°F, 2.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Athens in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Athens?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 85/100 against a best of 98 in April – June and September – November. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. Our Greek Island Hop route recommends May – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Athens in March?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Athens in March?
Not much: about 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.7 in (500 mm).
What should I pack for Athens in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Athens in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.