2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Thessaloniki in March

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

March is a wet time to visit Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 15 rainy days per month.

Avg High

16°C

Avg Low

6°C

Rainy days

15days

Daylight

11.9h

Is March a good time to visit Thessaloniki?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:41 AM

Sunset

6:35 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 10°C 1°C 3 Good
February 14°C 4°C 6 Good
March 16°C 6°C 15 Wet
April 18°C 8°C 8 Excellent (best)
May 24°C 14°C 5 Excellent (best)
June 28°C 19°C 6 Excellent (best)
July 31°C 22°C 2 Good
August 31°C 22°C 6 Good
September 29°C 19°C 1 Excellent (best)
October 23°C 14°C 4 Excellent (best)
November 16°C 8°C 6 Good
December 14°C 8°C 13 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Thessaloniki? +

March is typically Wet for visiting Thessaloniki, with average highs of 16°C and around 15 rainy days.

What should I pack for Thessaloniki in March? +

With highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Thessaloniki in March? +

Thessaloniki typically sees around 15 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Thessaloniki in March? +

In March, Thessaloniki gets approximately 11.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Thessaloniki? +

No, March is not peak season in Thessaloniki. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Thessaloniki? +

The best months to visit Thessaloniki are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Athens)

Last Updated: January 2026

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