Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Athens with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Athens in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Athens with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 17°C, with nights close to 2°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Athens will be around 19°C, with nights close to 4°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 108 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 5,0 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 47% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Athens. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Athens in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
108 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
5,0 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
3 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Athens?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Athens. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Athens in March
With 27°C, Athens hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 9°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Athens
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Athens
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Athens.
Daily Snowfall in March in Athens
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Athens, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Athens
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Athens, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Athens, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Athens Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Athens, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Athens per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Athens, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Athens
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Average Weather in Athens by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Athens. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
