March · Greece
Best time to visit Thessaloniki in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Thessaloniki in March
Average temperature 9°C, 67 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Thessaloniki scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 67 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Thessaloniki layers Roman ruins, Byzantine churches and a seafront promenade on the Thermaic Gulf.
March holds up well in Thessaloniki — 7th best month
March averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 67 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Thessaloniki in March?
- In March, Thessaloniki averages 9°C, 67 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
- March earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Thessaloniki in March?
- Expect about 67 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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