Saloniki Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Saloniki can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Saloniki. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Saloniki has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 660 mm of rainfall annually. Saloniki can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 81 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 33 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Saloniki Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Saloniki can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 13°C in March to 25°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saloniki.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 1 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Saloniki in Greece
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 345 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
