Athens in March
sweet spot · 5th of the 12 months that clear the bar
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The numbers
| Daily high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 8°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 13°C |
| Rainy days | 4 · 33 mm |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day |
| Daylight | 11.8 h/day |
| Crowds | 80 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
Public holidays in March
Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.
What to pack
- Warm layers for the evenings, which drop to about 8°C.
- Sun protection: about 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | cheap — prices run about 60% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | Q4916 |
| Languages | Greek |
| Plugs | Type C and F, 230 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 112, 100, 166, 199 |
| Calling code | +30 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-11 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 112 or 166 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re refer… More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at Athens
- January ok
- February good
- March
- April sweet spot
- May sweet spot
- June sweet spot
- July sweet spot
- August sweet spot
- September sweet spot
- October sweet spot
- November good
- December ok
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