Thessaloniki · October
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Climate Overview
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MAXMAX | 10° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 26° | 31° | 33° | 33° | 28° | 22° | 17° | 12° |
MINMIN | 3° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 18° | 13° | 9° | 4° |
☀️Sunshine | 4h UV 4 | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 6 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 | 4h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 11° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 13° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d38mm | 4d34mm | 6d47mm | 4d35mm | 4d46mm | 4d42mm | 2d30mm | 2d25mm | 4d43mm | 4d46mm | 4d35mm | 5d53mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
October in Thessaloniki at 22°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, July, August, and September.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 22°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 17°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (46 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. Sea temperature is 22°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Thessaloniki in October
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
- October is not an optimal month for Thessaloniki (Score: 60/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Thessaloniki in October?
- In October, Thessaloniki sees daily highs of 22°C. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 17°C.
- How much rain falls in Thessaloniki in October?
- In October, Thessaloniki receives an average of 46 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Thessaloniki get in October?
- Thessaloniki averages 5 sunshine hours per day in October — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Thessaloniki in October?
- Water temperature in Thessaloniki in October averages 22°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
