Climate in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Greece has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 16.4°C and the city receives roughly 651 mm of precipitation across 72 rainy days a year, with around 2686 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 27.4°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 5.4°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Thessaloniki is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Thessaloniki receives about 651 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 72 rainy days. The wettest month is Dec and the driest is Jul.

Thessaloniki sees an estimated 2686 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Thessaloniki are Jun, Aug, Jul. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Thessaloniki has a climate comfort score of 94/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Athens — Mediterranean, comfort 96/100
• Climate in Kavala — Mediterranean, comfort 94/100
• Climate in Larissa — Mediterranean, comfort 96/100