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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 76/100

Piraeus in March

Good · 76/100Beach 26/100
High / low17° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation48 mm8 wet days
Sea15°surface temperature
37.94° N, 23.65° EElevation 29 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goPiraeus · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76March
Best timeApr–May · Oct
March: high / low17° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Piraeus averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 48 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Days are 2.6° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 3.9°. 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 Piraeus. 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 built
Comfort · 42%89%
Dry days · 33%43%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in March

Around Piraeus this month

Athens
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Athens

Attica · 8.5 km NE
17°Mar high
8wet days
76score
Athens
Elefsina
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Elefsina

Attica · 14 km NW
17°Mar high
8wet days
77score
Elefsina
Paiania
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Paiania

Attica · 18 km E
17°Mar high
8wet days
76score
Paiania
Koropi
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Koropi

Attica · 20 km E
17°Mar high
8wet days
75score
Koropi
ivTop of the table

Greece's best in March

Where to go in March
Artemida
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Artemida

Attica
18°Mar high
8wet days
82score
Artemida
Rafina
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Rafina

Attica
18°Mar high
7wet days
82score
Rafina
Rhodes
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Rhodes

South Aegean
17°Mar high
7wet days
80score
Rhodes
Rethymno
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Rethymno

Crete
18°Mar high
9wet days
79score
Rethymno
·Questions

Piraeus in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Piraeus?

March scores 76/100 for Piraeus, which we rate as good. Average highs are 17°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Piraeus in March?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 10°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Piraeus in March?

Piraeus receives about 48 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Piraeus in March?

The sea averages 15°C in March, cold for most swimmers.