Month guide · Thessaloniki · Greece
Thessaloniki in June
What June is really like in Thessaloniki: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Thessaloniki. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Hot, long days and the start of the Chalkidiki beach season; evenings on the seafront are at their best.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Thessaloniki: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:01
- Daylight
- About 15.1 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°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, June 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 June
- Thessaloniki Pride (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · City Centre (Aristotelous Square)
Church of Hagios Demetrios
The city's largest church is dedicated to its patron saint, Demetrius, martyred here in the early 4th century.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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Religious site · City Centre (Aristotelous Square)
Hagia Sophia
Bring binoculars or use your phone zoom for the dome mosaic, which is hard to read with the naked eye.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Architecture
Religious site · City Centre (Aristotelous Square)
Panagia Chalkeon
A compact red-brick church from 1028 in the old coppersmiths' quarter, with a cross-in-square plan and 11th-century frescoes.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · White Tower and the eastern seafront
Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Head first for the gold of Macedon rooms and the Derveni Krater, then visit the Museum of Byzantine Culture across the road.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Thessaloniki.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 18°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
One of the best months to visit Thessaloniki, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
It is one of the best months to visit Thessaloniki. Hot, long days and the start of the Chalkidiki beach season; evenings on the seafront are at their best.
+How warm is Thessaloniki in June?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Thessaloniki in June?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.