Thessaloníki weather in May (Macedonia, Greece)

How is the weather in Thessaloníki in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Thessaloníki the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Thessaloníki in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

With around 260 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 260 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in May

Find out more about the weather in Greece in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Thessaloníki in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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