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Greece in March

A solid time to go

Excellent for archaeology and hiking; some island services still limited before Easter.

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Daytime high
16°C
61°F
Overnight low
7°C
45°F
Rainfall
41 mm
dry
Crowd levels
low
quiet
Prices
low
value window

What to expect in Greece in March

March brings mild weather to Greece, with daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows near 7°C (45°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 41 mm of rainfall on average. Excellent for archaeology and hiking; some island services still limited before Easter..

March is a quiet stretch — most attractions are easy to access and you'll often have spaces to yourself. It's one of the best-value windows of the year for both flights and hotels. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

What’s happening in March

  • 🎉
    Independence Day · MarNational holiday commemorating the 1821 uprising against Ottoman rule, with military parades in Athens, church services, and blue-and-white flags decorating streets throughout Greece.
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Greece in other months

January
okay
February
okay
April
great
May
great
June
good
July
okay
August
avoid
September
great
October
great
November
okay
December
okay

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12°C high · low crowds · good