Monthly climate guide
Thessaloniki weather in May
Expect warm weather in Thessaloniki in May: afternoons reach about 24°C (76°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (56°F). Around 47 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 6°C warmer.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Thessaloniki.
- Thessaloniki is usually about 3°C warmer than Halkidiki, 70 km away, in May.
- Good walking weather for combining Rotunda and White Tower in one day.
Avg high
24°C
76°F
Avg low
14°C
56°F
Rainfall
47 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
65%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Thessaloniki weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 34°F | 43 mm | 82% | 67% |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 3°C / 38°F | 43 mm | 81% | 69% |
| March | 14°C / 58°F | 5°C / 41°F | 57 mm | 77% | 64% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 47°F | 37 mm | 71% | 58% |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 14°C / 56°F | 47 mm | 65% | 60% |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 19°C / 65°F | 39 mm | 57% | 46% |
| July | 33°C / 92°F | 21°C / 71°F | 27 mm | 50% | 29% |
| August | 33°C / 92°F | 22°C / 71°F | 27 mm | 49% | 30% |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 18°C / 64°F | 47 mm | 59% | 47% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 39 mm | 71% | 55% |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 8°C / 46°F | 46 mm | 79% | 66% |
| December | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 37°F | 55 mm | 81% | 62% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
Our Thessaloniki guide recommends: April to June or September to October for comfortable temperatures.
Thessaloniki is considered Greece's food capital by many Greeks themselves — its street food and tavernas are worth building time around.
Best time to visit Thessaloniki →Other Greece cities in May
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Thessaloniki in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
May is a reasonable time for Thessaloniki: highs around 24°C and about 47 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Thessaloniki in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (76°F) and average lows about 14°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Thessaloniki in May?
Thessaloniki typically gets around 47 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Thessaloniki?
April to June or September to October for comfortable temperatures.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Thessaloniki (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.