Lisbon vs Athens

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Athens edges ahead as the better destination in March. Athens offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Lisbon sees 10 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Athens is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in March.

Lisbon reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Athens averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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.

Lisbon receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Athens sees 50 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.