Thessaloníki Temperature by Month

Thessaloníki, Macedonia, Greece has an average annual maximum temperature of 21°C (70°F), ranging from 10°C (50°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.

The weather in Thessaloníki experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. At night, minimum temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in August to 3°C (37°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Thessaloníki by month:

Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 310 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Thessaloníki's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Thessaloníki, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10°C (50°F) and humidity around 74%, considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 32°C (90°F) with 56% humidity, conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Thessaloníki's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Thessaloníki climate page.