Thessaloniki · September
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Thessaloniki: only 4 rain days, 28°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 28°C, cooling to 17°C at night (daily average: 22°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 43 mm total. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in September are ideal.
Packing list for Thessaloniki in September
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Thessaloniki (Climate Score: 74/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Thessaloniki in September?
- In September, Thessaloniki sees daily highs of 28°C. Nights cool to 17°C, with a daily average of 22°C.
- How much rain falls in Thessaloniki in September?
- In September, Thessaloniki receives an average of 43 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Thessaloniki get in September?
- Thessaloniki averages 7 sunshine hours per day in September — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Thessaloniki in September?
- Water temperature in Thessaloniki in September averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
