Thessaloniki weather in December

December in Thessaloniki: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Thessaloniki · #341 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Thessaloniki climate normals — December

Daytime high12°C / 54°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low6°C / 42°F
Feels like (high)10°C / 50°F
Rainfall85 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point6°C / 43°F
Sunshine5.3 h/day
Daylight9.3 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall2.1 cm / 0.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Thessaloniki in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
December in Thessaloniki: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Thessaloniki on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Thessaloniki in December?
In December, Thessaloniki averages a daily high of 12.2°C and a low of 5.5°C, with about 85.4 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Thessaloniki in December?
Thessaloniki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in December.
Does it snow in Thessaloniki in December?
Thessaloniki sees roughly 2.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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