Weather in Thessaloniki in October
October in Thessaloniki is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
In Greece, this is how Thessaloniki actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, October sits in the middle of Thessaloniki's year.
- Average temp
- 17°C
13–21°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.6 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in Thessaloniki are the prize in October. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
October 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
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Thessaloniki
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Thessaloniki
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Thessaloniki
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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.
