Season guide · Thessaloniki · Greece

Thessaloniki in autumn

September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.

Updated 24 October 2026By the AMZBooking editorial team

Quick answer

Warm sea in September, the international fair, Saint Demetrius celebrations in October and the film festival in November. Expect highs up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 18 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.

Months: September–November
Temperatures: 8°C (46°F) to 27°C (81°F)
Rainy days in the season: About 18
Sea: 17°C (63°F) to 24°C (75°F)
Crowds: Moderate
Hotel prices: Average

Weather in autumn

Thessaloniki in autumn: month by month
Month	High	Low	Rainy days	Daylight	Crowds
September	27°C (81°F)	17°C (63°F)	4	12.4 h	4/5
October	21°C (70°F)	12°C (54°F)	6	11 h	3/5
November	15°C (59°F)	8°C (46°F)	8	9.9 h	3/5

Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 18 of the year's roughly 71 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.

What's on in autumn

Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.

September: Thessaloniki International Fair (usually early-to-mid September)
October: Dimitria cultural festival (usually autumn)
October: Feast of Saint Demetrius (26 October)
October: Ochi Day parade (28 October)
November: Thessaloniki International Film Festival (usually early-to-mid November)

Make the most of the weather

Historic site · City Centre (Aristotelous Square)

Roman Forum (Ancient Agora)

Excavated in the 1960s when the site was cleared for a courthouse, the forum includes a small theatre-odeon, colonnades and an underground cryptoporticus.

Time needed: 45 minutes
Cost: Low cost

History
Outdoors

Landmark · White Tower and the eastern seafront

White Tower

Climb it late in the afternoon for the light over the gulf, then walk the promenade towards the Umbrellas for sunset.

Time needed: 1 hour
Cost: Low cost

Iconic
Views
History
Kids

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

Day trips in autumn

Kassandra, Chalkidiki (About 1–1.5 hours by car) — The westernmost of Chalkidiki's three peninsulas has long sandy beaches, pine-backed coves and resort villages such as Kallithea and Pefkochori.
Pella (About 45 minutes by car) — The birthplace of Alexander the Great and capital of the Macedonian kingdom has some of the finest pebble mosaics of the ancient world, including the lion hunt and the stag hunt, shown in the site museum and in situ.

What to pack

Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
A packable rain jacket for showers
Comfortable walking shoes

Other times of year

Questions travellers ask

+Is autumn a good time to visit Thessaloniki?

Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea in September, the international fair, Saint Demetrius celebrations in October and the film festival in November.

+What is the weather like in Thessaloniki in autumn?

Highs of up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 18 rainy days over the season.