Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Thessaloniki, Greece in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
45mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
59
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 45mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Thessaloniki, Greece with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May24°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May45mm average rain
May sits near Thessaloniki's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Thessaloniki's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May19°C average sea
May is close to Thessaloniki's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May sits close to Thessaloniki's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
