Weather in Thessaloniki in May
May in Thessaloniki is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Greece, this is how Thessaloniki actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, May sits in the middle of Thessaloniki's year.
Pack for Thessaloniki in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 19°C
14–25°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Thessaloniki in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
May is a wetter month in Thessaloniki. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Thessaloniki
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Thessaloniki
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Thessaloniki
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Thessaloniki
Climate averages for Thessaloniki, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Thessaloniki is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
December is the wettest month, with about 56 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
