Season guide · Thessaloniki · Greece
Thessaloniki in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot and dry, often above 30°C, with long seafront evenings and beach trips to Chalkidiki; August is quiet in the city itself. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 11 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 | 15.1 h | 3/5 |
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 3 | 14.8 h | 3/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 3 | 13.8 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 20°C (68°F), and 11 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 summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Thessaloniki Pride (usually June)
- August: Feast of the Dormition (15 August), a major Orthodox holiday
Make the most of the weather
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
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Landmark · White Tower and the eastern seafront
White Tower
The cylindrical Ottoman tower on the waterfront, built in the 15th century and once used as a prison, is the symbol of the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Ano Poli
Ano Poli, Heptapyrgion and the city walls
Take a taxi or bus up to the Heptapyrgion and walk downhill through Ano Poli to the centre.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
Day trips in summer
- Mount Olympus and Dion (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — Greece's highest mountain rises above the village of Litochoro, where the Enipeas gorge trail starts.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot and dry, often above 30°C, with long seafront evenings and beach trips to Chalkidiki; August is quiet in the city itself.
+What is the weather like in Thessaloniki in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.