Saloniki weather in May (Greece)

Curious about the climate in Saloniki this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Saloniki during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Saloniki in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 260 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Saloniki. May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saloniki climate page with graphs.

 

Saloniki, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 64%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 260 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in Greece in May

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Saloniki, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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