Month guide · Thessaloniki · Greece
Thessaloniki in August
What August is really like in Thessaloniki: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. The hottest, emptiest month in the city, as many residents leave on holiday and some family restaurants close for a week or two.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Thessaloniki: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry, often above 30°C, with long seafront evenings and beach trips to Chalkidiki; August is quiet in the city itself.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is September at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in September). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Feast of the Dormition (15 August), a major Orthodox holiday
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Ano Poli
Ano Poli, Heptapyrgion and the city walls
The Upper Town's lanes climb to the Heptapyrgion (Yedi Kule), a Byzantine and Ottoman fortress that served as a prison until 1989, and to stretches of the city walls.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
Religious site · Ano Poli
Vlatadon Monastery
Dress modestly and keep your voice low; this is an active monastery, not a museum.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · White Tower and the eastern seafront
Nea Paralia seafront and the Umbrellas
The redesigned promenade east of the White Tower runs for several kilometres past 13 themed gardens, playgrounds and cycle lanes to the Concert Hall.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · City Centre (Aristotelous Square)
Roman Forum (Ancient Agora)
Walk round the railings first for the overview, then go down if you want to see the cryptoporticus and small museum.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Thessaloniki.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Thessaloniki in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest, emptiest month in the city, as many residents leave on holiday and some family restaurants close for a week or two.
+How warm is Thessaloniki in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Thessaloniki in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.