Athens weather in March

March in Athens: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Athens · #141 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Athens climate normals — March

Daytime high16°C / 60°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low7°C / 45°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall36 mm / 1.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity70%💧 humid
Dew point5°C / 41°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Athens in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Athens?
March in Athens: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Athens on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Athens in March?
In March, Athens averages a daily high of 15.6°C and a low of 7.3°C, with about 36.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Athens in March?
Athens has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in March.

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