Thessaloniki weather in May

May in Thessaloniki: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Thessaloniki · #46 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Thessaloniki climate normals — May

Daytime high24°C / 75°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Feels like (high)25°C / 77°F
Rainfall74 mm / 2.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine11.8 h/day
Daylight14.5 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

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

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Thessaloniki in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
May in Thessaloniki: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Thessaloniki on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
What is the weather like in Thessaloniki in May?
In May, Thessaloniki averages a daily high of 24.1°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 73.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Thessaloniki in May?
Thessaloniki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.

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