When is the best time to go to Thessaloníki

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Thessaloníki, Greece. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Thessaloníki weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Thessaloníki are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Thessaloníki January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 44mm 3.7hrs 10.6hrs 14°C

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Thessaloníki during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thessaloníki for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Thessaloníki and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Thessaloníki February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 41mm 4.3hrs 11.6hrs 13°C

February in Thessaloníki is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thessaloníki for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Thessaloníki and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Thessaloníki March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 43mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs 13°C

The weather in March in Thessaloníki is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thessaloníki for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Thessaloníki and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Thessaloníki April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 36mm 7.4hrs 14.2hrs 14°C

Thessaloníki's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Thessaloníki.

April is in the spring in Thessaloníki and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Thessaloníki May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 45mm 8.8hrs 15.4hrs 18°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Thessaloníki and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Thessaloníki.

May is in the spring in Thessaloníki and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Thessaloníki June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 31mm 10.7hrs 10.6hrs 22°C

Warm and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Thessaloníki during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Thessaloníki, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Thessaloníki and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Thessaloníki July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 26mm 11.5hrs 11.6hrs 25°C

July in Thessaloníki is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Thessaloníki, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Thessaloníki and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Thessaloníki August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 23mm 10.5hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Thessaloníki is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Thessaloníki, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Thessaloníki and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Thessaloníki September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 28mm 8.6hrs 14.2hrs 24°C

Thessaloníki's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Thessaloníki, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Thessaloníki and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Thessaloníki October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 48mm 6.1hrs 15.4hrs 21°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Thessaloníki and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Thessaloníki.

October is in the fall / autumn in Thessaloníki and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Thessaloníki November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 58mm 4.5hrs 10.6hrs 18°C

Thessaloníki's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thessaloníki for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Thessaloníki and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Thessaloníki December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 58mm 3.8hrs 11.6hrs 15°C

December in Thessaloníki is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Thessaloníki for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Thessaloníki and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Thessaloníki with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Thessaloníki weather stats

Thessaloníki weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: August 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.5hrs
Coldest month: January 8.2°C 46.8°F
Wettest month: November 58mm 2.3ins
Warmest sea: August 25.5°C 77.9°F
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