Best Time to Visit Thessaloniki for Backpacking – May Scores 95/100

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Backpacking Potential

95/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, September, April

Avoid

January, July, August

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Weather

4°C – 26°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Thessaloniki for backpacking is May, September, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Thessaloniki

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	42Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	8°	41	8.9	79%	dry
February	44Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	37	8.6	73%	dry
March	61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	40	9	69%	dry
April	92Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	20°	35	8.7	64%	dry
May	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	25°	45	9.5	60%	dry
June	85Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	36	7.2	53%	dry
July	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	29	4.7	50%	dry
August	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	33°	22	5	51%	dry
September	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	34	5.8	59%	dry
October	91Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	48	7.9	68%	dry
November	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	50	8.8	77%	shoulder
December	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	9°	52	8.9	80%	shoulder