Athens vs Lisbon

Athens and Lisbon are closely matched in March. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Athens sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Lisbon is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Athens is the stronger choice in March. Lisbon receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Athens reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Lisbon averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Athens receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Lisbon sees 53 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Athens the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.