Athens in March
Spring starts to show: milder days, longer daylight and a city that becomes much easier to explore on foot.
The short answer
March is one of the best months to visit Athens.
Spring starts to show: milder days, longer daylight and a city that becomes much easier to explore on foot. Weather can still be unpredictable, and Easter-related demand can spike when Orthodox Easter falls in March or around the month.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–13°C
- Spring starts to show: milder days, longer daylight and a city that becomes much easier to explore on foot.
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- €€
- €€
+Spring starts to show: milder days, longer daylight and a city that becomes much easier to explore on foot.
–Weather can still be unpredictable, and Easter-related demand can spike when Orthodox Easter falls in March or around the month.
My tip for March
A strong month for combining ancient sites with neighbourhood wandering before the main spring rush.
- Sightseeing
- low crowds
- culture
- value
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Athens, 6th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Athens in March
- Greek Orthodox Easter
- Greek Orthodox Easter is one of the country’s biggest annual celebrations. Holy Week brings religious processions, candlelit services and traditional food, but the exact dates move each year and accommodation demand can increase around the holiday.
March–May, date varies
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Spring starts to show: milder days, longer daylight and a city that becomes much easier to explore on foot.
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