When to go · Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, month by month
The best months for Thessaloniki: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Athens mild and quiet; most island hotels closed and ferries reduced; mountain villages cold with snow.11.5 °C (53 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 9 rain days53 °F (11.5 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.14 °C (57 °F) / 6.3 °C (43 °F), 8 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 43 °F (6.3 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Clean Monday kite-flying and Independence Day parades (25 March); sea too cold for most.15.7 °C (60 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days60 °F (15.7 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilGreatInside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.19.7 °C (67 °F) / 11.4 °C (53 °F), 8 rain days67 °F (19.7 °C) / 53 °F (11.4 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.24.6 °C (76 °F) / 16.4 °C (62 °F), 7 rain days76 °F (24.6 °C) / 62 °F (16.4 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.30.3 °C (87 °F) / 21.7 °C (71 °F), 5 rain days87 °F (30.3 °C) / 71 °F (21.7 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), and the August 15 holiday week when some family-run places close.32.7 °C (91 °F) / 24.6 °C (76 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (32.7 °C) / 76 °F (24.6 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), and the August 15 holiday week when some family-run places close.32.5 °C (91 °F) / 24.5 °C (76 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (32.5 °C) / 76 °F (24.5 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.27.8 °C (82 °F) / 20.3 °C (69 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (27.8 °C) / 69 °F (20.3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.22.9 °C (73 °F) / 15.4 °C (60 °F), 6 rain days73 °F (22.9 °C) / 60 °F (15.4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- NovemberGreatInside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.17.6 °C (64 °F) / 11.2 °C (52 °F), 8 rain days64 °F (17.6 °C) / 52 °F (11.2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Athens and Thessaloniki festive and cheap; mountain villages busy at Christmas; islands closed.12.9 °C (55 °F) / 7.2 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days55 °F (12.9 °C) / 45 °F (7.2 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Thessaloniki, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19.7 °C (67 °F)67 °F (19.7 °C)
May: 24.6 °C (76 °F)76 °F (24.6 °C)
Night low
Apr: 11.4 °C (53 °F)53 °F (11.4 °C)
May: 16.4 °C (62 °F)62 °F (16.4 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
May: 7 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
May: Inside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Thessaloniki: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.