Athens vs Budapest

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in March. Athens offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Budapest sees 4 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Budapest is cooler at 12°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in March.

Athens reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Budapest averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 10°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Athens receives approximately 45 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Budapest sees 50 mm over 4 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.