Temperatures in March
It's pleasantly warm in March in Athens with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 11°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 mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 8°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Athens will be around 22°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Discover cheap trips to Athens 
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
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 |
20°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
90 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
February
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?
Want nice weather? Then March is a great time to be in Athens. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Athens in March
With 32°C, Athens hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 20°C.
Check out the climate of Athens for all months and discover the best travel time
Plan your next holiday
Don’t miss the best holiday deals for Athens and see what our partners have for you.
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 9 days of rain in Athens.
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.
Daily climate in March for Athens
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Athens. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in March in Athens
Have you been to Athens in March?
Share your weather experience in March in Athens.
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.
