GreeceThe climate of Thessaloniki
The current climate in Thessaloniki features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Thessaloniki, Greece.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Thessaloniki gets 566 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 7,5 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Thessaloniki?
The best time to visit Thessaloniki for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice 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.
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Climate Table of Thessaloniki
The climate table of Thessaloniki shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Thessaloniki, Greece. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Thessaloniki
Yearly Temperature in Thessaloniki
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Thessaloniki, Greece. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Thessaloniki
Total Yearly Precipitation in Thessaloniki
Average Snowfall per Month in Thessaloniki
Total Yearly Snowfall in Thessaloniki
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Thessaloniki
Weather experiences in Thessaloniki
The weather in Thessaloniki is rated an average of 3,6 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to Thessaloniki? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Zeger Tuijn
Although there were some beautiful sunny days, there were also some rainy and cold days. Not ideal if you like consistently warm weather.
NaomiThe sky is clear, rain is rare. Ideal for sun worshippers.
NickDuring the day it is often pleasantly warm, but at night it can get considerably colder. Unfortunately, we also had a few rainy days.
AnnaThe October weather in Thessaloniki was beautiful: warm days and cool evenings. Although it rained, it did not affect our vacation. The sun was welcome and the climate was pleasant.
SelmaAround 20 degrees, ideal for relaxing by the pool or on the terrace. Great time to visit.
Jochem BorgerWarm but not overloaded with sunshine. However, several unexpected rain showers caused some disruption to our schedule.
ChrisTwo days of torrential rain and summer storms. We had to jump from pond to pond. It was early July.
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Average weather in Thessaloniki by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thessaloniki. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.