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Athens in March
The weather in March
In March, Athens averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 47 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.
Days are 2.8° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 4.2°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.
March scores 76/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Athens. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and October instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:38 and sets at 18:32 local time, giving 11 h 55 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 74 minutes over the month.
In March, Saharan dust hazes the sky now and then.
Why 76/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Athens this month
Greece's best in March
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Athens in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Athens?
March scores 76/100 for Athens, which we rate as good. Average highs are 17°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Athens in March?
Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 9°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Athens in March?
Athens receives about 47 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 8 days.
Can you swim in Athens in March?
The sea averages 15°C in March, cold for most swimmers.