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Thessaloniki

Greece·🌊 Coastal

Located in northern Greece on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. Thessaloniki, Greece's second city, captivates with Byzantine churches, the White Tower, and a legendary food culture. The waterfront promenade invites leisurely strolls, and the nightlife ranks among the best in the country.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 33°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In June–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 30°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (12°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
10°
Jan
13°
Feb
14°
Mar
19°
Apr
23°
May
30°
Jun
33°
Jul
32°
Aug
26°
Sep
23°
Oct
17°
Nov
13°
Dec
Water temperature
11°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
17°
Apr
20°
May
26°
Jun
30°
Jul
30°
Aug
28°
Sep
23°
Oct
18°
Nov
13°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
11h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
6d
Jan
6d
Feb
12d
Mar
9d
Apr
12d
May
7d
Jun
3d
Jul
5d
Aug
7d
Sep
2d
Oct
9d
Nov
10d
Dec

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Thessaloniki as a Vacation Destination

Thessaloniki is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 33°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are June, July, August, September with water temperatures up to 30°C.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
EL