Average Monthly Sunshine in Saloniki

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Saloniki receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Saloniki varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 345 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 104 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2464 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Saloniki. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Saloniki’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Saloniki enjoys an average of 2464 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Saloniki’s wettest month, receives 33 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Saloniki Precipitation page.