Europe · March
Best time to visit Greece in March 🇬🇷
March in Greece is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Greece year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Greece are May, June, September, October. March is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Greece is like in March
May, Jun, Sep, Oct are the sweet spot. Many islands shut down Nov–Apr. Athens is fine year-round.
Insider tip
Late September is the smartest week of the year for Greek islands.
March by region in Greece
Athens & mainland
goodApr–Jun & Sep–Oct ideal.
Cyclades (Santorini, Mykonos, Paros)
off-seasonOpen ~mid-Apr to late Oct. Aug is hot, busy, expensive.
Crete & Rhodes
goodLonger season Apr–Oct.
Other countries also at their peak in March
Japan in March
Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.
Vietnam in March
A long country with three climates.
Nepal in March
Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.
Sri Lanka in March
Two monsoons, two coasts.
Philippines in March
7,000 islands, one dry season.
South Korea in March
Sharp four-season country.