Thessaloníki Climate by Month

Thessaloniki has a warm Mediterranean climate, but it’s a bit cooler than the more southern parts of Greece. Winters are cool and very wet, with January being the coldest month at around 10°C, so it’s not the best choice for a winter sun destination. Summers, on the other hand, are warm and pleasant, with August being the hottest month, reaching an average of 32°C. The months of May, June, September, and October offer nice, comfortable temperatures. Over the year, the average high is 21°C, and the average low is 12°C.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Thessaloníki (Macedonia), Greece. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

The best time of year to visit Thessaloníki 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:

Which is the warmest month in Thessaloníki?
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Thessaloníki?
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.

Which is the wettest month in Thessaloníki?
December tops the wettest month list with 76 mm of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Thessaloníki?
August is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Thessaloníki?
July is the sunniest month with an average of 339 hours of sunshine.

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