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Thessaloníki weather in May (Macedonia, Greece)

How's the weather trend in Thessaloníki as May approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Thessaloníki is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 25°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C.

Precipitation

Thessaloníki in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Thessaloníki. 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 Thessaloníki climate page with graphs.

 

Thessaloníki, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
SunshineSunshine 260 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 Thessaloníki, 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.

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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