Thessaloniki weather in December
Thessaloniki in December averages 7°C (45°F), 56 mm of rain and 3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Thessaloniki, December is the third coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (45°F)
4–11°C · 39–51°F
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3 h
hours per day
What is Thessaloniki like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Thessaloniki in December?
A light rain jacket
About 56 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Thessaloniki is 4.5°C cooler than November and 18 mm wetter than it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
December in Thessaloniki is 1.3°C warmer than January and 21 mm wetter than it, which averages 6°C (43°F).
Daylight in Thessaloniki in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 17 minutes in Thessaloniki, rising about 07:45 and setting about 17:01 local time.
December ends 10 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Thessaloniki has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Thessaloniki
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Thessaloniki
What to read before you book.
Thessaloniki weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 35 mm |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 32 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 36 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 44 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 30 mm |
| July | 26°C / 80°F | 23 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 21 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 33 mm |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 41 mm |
| November | 12°C / 53°F | 38 mm |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 56 mm |
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FAQs about Thessaloniki in December
December climate averages for Thessaloniki, 1991–2020.
Thessaloniki averages 7°C (45°F) in December, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 56 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 7°C (45°F) against 6°C (43°F) in January — 1.3°C warmer.
December is 4.5°C cooler than November, and 18 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 17 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Thessaloniki.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:45 and sunset about 17:01 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 10 minutes shorter than it starts.
