When to go · Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), and the August 15 holiday week when some family-run places close.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 33°C91°F / 25°C76°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Greece overall
- Prices
- High
- Greece overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot and humid), and the August 15 holiday week when some family-run places close.
Weather in August
- ThessalonikiHighs around 32.5 °C, lows around 24.5 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 91 °F, lows around 76 °F, rain on about 4 days
- North and mountains, Greece · Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelionhot
Cold winters with snow in the mountains; Zagori and Pelion are cooler escapes in summer.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Assumption (Dekapentavgoustos) big impact
15 Aug · Greece
Peak of the Greek summer: island festivals (panigyria), ferries and rooms full; Tinos draws pilgrims.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Greece overall
- High
- Prices · Greece overall
- High
Greece overall: Greek holiday peak around 15 August; ferries sold out, wildfire risk highest, rooms at top prices.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen