March in Athens averages highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and lows of 8 °C (46 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 11 h 51 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 16 °C (60 °F).
March weather in Athens at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Athens?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. March is usually low season in Athens: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
- Wed 25 Mar: Annunciation (Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου) public holiday
- Wed 25 Mar: Independence Day (Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Athens in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Acropolis and the Parthenon — go at opening time outdoors
- Ancient Agora — Temple of Hephaestus outdoors
- Plaka and Anafiotika — island-style lanes outdoors
- Cape Sounion sunset — Temple of Poseidon, 70 km south outdoors
- Acropolis Museum — glass floors over excavations indoors
- National Archaeological Museum — Greece's greatest collection indoors
Where to stay: Plaka or Koukaki under the Acropolis; Psyrri for nightlife; Kolonaki for upmarket.
What to pack for Athens in March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (60 °F), nights near 8 °C (46 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Athens costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €50–110 | €130–270 |
Excluding flights. March is usually low season in Athens: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini | 15° / 11° | 5 | Mixed weather |
| Istanbul | 12° / 5° | 9 | Tough month |
| Dubrovnik | 14° / 7° | 10 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Athens?
By the numbers, March is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and about 5 rainy days. March is usually low season in Athens: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May, October.
How warm is Athens in March?
Average highs are 16 °C (60 °F) and lows 8 °C (46 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 16 °C (60 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Athens in March?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 52 mm in total. It is the 5th wettest month of the year in Athens.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.