When to go · Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki in February
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Greece overall
- Prices
- Low
- Greece overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- ThessalonikiHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 6.3 °C (43 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 43 °F (6.3 °C), rain on about 8 days
- North and mountains, Greece · Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelioncool
Cold winters with snow in the mountains; Zagori and Pelion are cooler escapes in summer.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greece overall
- Low
- Prices · Greece overall
- Low
Greece overall: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Thessaloniki, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Apr: 19.7 °C (67 °F)67 °F (19.7 °C)
Night low
Feb: 6.3 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6.3 °C)
Apr: 11.4 °C (53 °F)53 °F (11.4 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 8
Apr: 8
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Carnival season (Apokries) with the big parade in Patras; islands still closed.
April: Inside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Thessaloniki: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket