Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Athens | Santorini | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 16°C (61°F)▲ | 15°C (59°F) | Athens |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 7°C (45°F) | 12°C (54°F)▲ | Santorini |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 7 days | 7 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 50 mm | 39 mm▲ | Santorini |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h▲ | 35 km/h | Athens |
Athens and Santorini are closely matched in March. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Santorini is also comfortable at 15°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in March.
Athens reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Santorini averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Athens receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Santorini sees 39 mm over 7 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 16°C, lows of 7°C, 7 rain days
Highs of 15°C, lows of 12°C, 7 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Athens | Santorini | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 12°C | 8d | 13°C | 10d |
| Feb | 13°C | 7d | 14°C | 9d |
| Mar | 16°C | 7d | 15°C | 7d |
| Apr | 20°C | 6d | 17°C | 4d |
| May | 25°C | 5d | 21°C | 2d |
| Jun | 30°C | 3d | 24°C | 1d |
| Jul | 33°C | 2d | 26°C | 0d |
| Aug | 33°C | 1d | 27°C | 0d |
| Sep | 28°C | 3d | 25°C | 1d |
| Oct | 23°C | 4d | 22°C | 4d |
| Nov | 18°C | 7d | 18°C | 6d |
| Dec | 13°C | 8d | 15°C | 9d |
Athens Weather in March
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Santorini Weather in March
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