Athens in March
Wildflowers on the Acropolis slopes, ideal walking weather, and kite-flying across the hills on Clean Monday.
Is March a good time to visit Athens?
March is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 50/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Clean Monday (movable)
- Independence Day parade (25 March)
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Athens, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Athens?
March is a middling month in Athens — crowds around 50/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Athens in March?
Athens sits at roughly 50/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 13 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Athens in March?
Expect highs around 17°C and lows near 9°C in March, with about 7 wet days across the month.