Month guide · Thessaloniki · Greece
Thessaloniki in July
What July is really like in Thessaloniki: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Very hot, with many locals heading to the beaches at weekends; sightsee early and late and swim in Chalkidiki.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Thessaloniki: days average 32°C (90°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 June (29°C (84°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:58
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°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, July 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 July
July has no major recurring festival in Thessaloniki, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · City Centre (Aristotelous Square)
Kapani and Modiano markets
Go in the morning on a weekday, when the fishmongers are in full voice, and buy olives and spices to take home.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Ladadika
Ladadika quarter
Low 19th-century warehouses that once stored olive oil now hold ouzeri, tavernas and bars on pedestrian lanes near the port.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Couples
Museum · City Centre (Aristotelous Square)
Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki
Allow time to read the panels; the museum is small but changes how you see the rest of the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Ano Poli
Atatürk Museum
The pink three-storey house where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born in 1881 stands next to the Turkish Consulate on Apostolou Pavlou Street.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Thessaloniki.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 21°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Thessaloniki in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
It is a shoulder-season month. Very hot, with many locals heading to the beaches at weekends; sightsee early and late and swim in Chalkidiki.
+How warm is Thessaloniki in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Thessaloniki in July?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.