Thessaloniki · SpringMonth summary
Thessaloniki weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Thessaloniki in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Thessaloniki. September remains slightly better (+1.9 pts).
By trip type
Thessaloniki in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Off-season — more authentic local atmosphere in bars and restaurants Spring marks the start of the good season in Thessaloniki. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 11°C | 24% | 2.1 | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 13°C | 27% | 1.4 | 9.0h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.5 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 20°C | 27% | 1.9 | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 24°C | 32% | 2.3 | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 30°C | 20% | 1.9 | 13.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 33°C | 12% | 1.1 | 13.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 32°C | 14% | 0.9 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 28°C | 17% | 1.2 | 11.1h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 22°C | 16% | 1.9 | 9.6h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.7 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 12°C | 27% | 2.7 | 7.8h | 5.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Thessaloniki averages 16°C, 36% rainy days and 10.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
March vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Thessaloniki in March
Is March a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
March is an acceptable time for Thessaloniki (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Thessaloniki in March?
With 16°C max and 10.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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