What’s the climate like in Thessaloniki?
The current climate of Thessaloniki features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Thessaloniki in recent years was 41°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -4°C in January 2017.
On average, Thessaloniki gets 566 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Greece? Check out the weather and climate in places like Crete, Rhodes, Kos, or have a look at other destinations in Greece.
Best time to visit Thessaloniki?
The best time to visit Thessaloniki for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Thessaloniki. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Thessaloniki
The climate table of Thessaloniki shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 41 | 29 | 88 | 38 | 49 | 53 | 38 | 35 | 52 | 40 | 55 | 48 |
| Snow (cm) | 3,7 | 3,5 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 0 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in January
- Precipitation*: 566 mm per year, averaging 47 mm per month
- Snowfall: 7,5 cm per year
- Driest months: 29 mm in February, 35 mm in August and 38 mm in April
- Wettest months: 88 mm in March, 55 mm in November and 53 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Weather experiences in Thessaloniki
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Average Temperature per Month in Thessaloniki
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Thessaloniki, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Thessaloniki
This graph shows how much precipitation Thessaloniki, Greece, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Thessaloniki
This graph shows how much snow Thessaloniki, Greece, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Thessaloniki
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Thessaloniki, Greece. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Thessaloniki
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Thessaloniki, Greece. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Thessaloniki
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Thessaloniki, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Thessaloniki
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Thessaloniki, Greece, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Thessaloniki
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Although there were some beautiful sunny days, there were also some rainy and cold days. Not ideal if you like consistently warm weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
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It is often pleasantly warm during the day, but it can get considerably colder in the evening. Unfortunately, we also had a few rainy days.— This text is automatically translated to English
The October weather in Thessaloniki was beautiful: warm days and cool evenings. Although it rained, this did not affect our holiday. The sun was welcome and the climate was pleasant.— This text is automatically translated to English
Around 20 degrees, ideal for relaxing by the pool or on the terrace. Great time to visit.— This text is automatically translated to English
Warm but not overloaded with sunshine. However, several unexpected rain showers caused some disruption to our schedule.— This text is automatically translated to English
Two days of torrential rain and summer storms. We had to jump from pond to pond. It was early July.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Thessaloniki by Month
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