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What to wear in Greece in March

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs16°C (61°F)
Lows9°C (48°F)
Rainy days~11
Daylight11.5 h
CrowdsQuiet

March averages for Athens (Elliniko). Source

March sees almond blossom and green hills, but the sea is cold and islands are still sleepy. Greek Independence Day parades on the 25th. Layers and a light jacket.

☀️ By day

A light jacket over a sweater, and trainers for walking the sites.

🌙 Evening

A warm layer for 8°C evenings.

What's on in March

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera)

February or March, 48 days before Orthodox Easter

Greeks picnic and fly kites on Filopappou Hill. Comfortable layers and walking shoes work well.

Independence Day

March 25

A military parade on Syntagma Square and school parades everywhere. Many locals wear blue and white.

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Dress code

  • Monasteries and churches: covered shoulders; women in skirts below the knee (wraps are often provided), men in long trousers.
  • Beachwear is fine on the beach and in beach bars, but cover up in towns and villages.
  • Wear flat shoes with grip for the Acropolis and island steps — heels are banned at some archaeological sites.

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Good weather elsewhere in March

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