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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 2.2°C | 66.4 mm | 9 | 6.9 h | 14.2 km/h | 11°C |
| Feb | 12.8°C | 4.2°C | 46.4 mm | 8 | 7.7 h | 13.8 km/h | 9°C |
| Mar | 15.2°C | 6.3°C | 86.6 mm | 12 | 8.6 h | 13.6 km/h | 10.9°C |
| Apr | 19.3°C | 9.9°C | 56.5 mm | 8 | 10.8 h | 13.9 km/h | 14.8°C |
| May | 24.3°C | 15°C | 61.8 mm | 10 | 12.0 h | 13.5 km/h | 19.1°C |
| Jun | 29.2°C | 19.5°C | 69.2 mm | 8 | 13.5 h | 13.5 km/h | 24.3°C |
| Jul | 32.2°C | 22.2°C | 30.5 mm | 5 | 13.7 h | 14.2 km/h | 28.1°C |
| Aug | 32.1°C | 22.4°C | 36.6 mm | 6 | 12.8 h | 13.3 km/h | 28.8°C |
| Sep | 27.1°C | 18.3°C | 59.6 mm | 7 | 10.7 h | 12.8 km/h | 27.2°C |
| Oct | 21.5°C | 13.4°C | 66.4 mm | 6 | 8.4 h | 11.5 km/h | 24°C |
| Nov | 16.7°C | 9.3°C | 71.1 mm | 9 | 6.9 h | 12.1 km/h | 18.8°C |
| Dec | 11.9°C | 4.5°C | 69.4 mm | 8 | 6.7 h | 13.5 km/h | 13.5°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki (Greece) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 17 °C. Daytime highs average 21 °C, while nights cool to about 12 °C. The destination sees roughly 721 mm of rainfall per year and 9.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 13.7 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 32.2 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 2.2 °C.
Note: with roughly 30 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Thessaloniki
When is the best time to visit Thessaloniki?
The best time to visit Thessaloniki: April, October and November – best in October (avg. 17.5 °C, 6 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Thessaloniki?
The warmest month is July with an average of 27.2 °C and daytime highs around 32.2 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 6.1 °C and night-time lows around 2.2 °C.
How many rainy days does Thessaloniki have?
March has the most rainy days with 12 rainy days. The driest month is July with 5 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Thessaloniki?
The water is warmest in August at an average of 28.8 °C and coolest in February at 9.0 °C.