Thessaloníki
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travelers to Thessaloníki should comply with the European Entry‑Exit System (EES) requirements, keep up to date with local health guidance, and stay aware of any public order incidents, especially near large gatherings.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Entry requirements (EES registration)
- Health considerations (COVID‑19 and routine vaccinations)
- Security (petty theft, demonstrations)
- Road safety and traffic conditions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Thessaloníki month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Thessaloníki are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and December the wettest (about 82 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2 | 2.3 | 65 | 6.9 |
| February | 13.2 | 4.4 | 40 | 7.7 |
| March | 15.8 | 6.6 | 77 | 8.9 |
| April | 19.9 | 10.1 | 57 | 10.9 |
| May | 24.3 | 14.8 | 72 | 11.9 |
| June | 30.3 | 20.1 | 57 | 13.7 |
| July | 32.9 | 22.5 | 34 | 13.7 |
| August | 32.4 | 22.3 | 29 | 12.8 |
| September | 27.7 | 18.3 | 35 | 10.9 |
| October | 22.0 | 13.2 | 58 | 8.8 |
| November | 16.9 | 9.2 | 81 | 7.1 |
| December | 12.2 | 4.9 | 82 | 6.7 |
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Research updated Wednesday, August 26, 2026Past and future events in Thessaloníki
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No future event in Thessaloníki currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- 2023 Thessaloniki municipal election
Held on 8 October 2023 to elect the mayor and city council of Thessaloniki.
- Opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in Thessaloniki
Official opening attended by Slovenian officials in 2019.
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01 · OverviewThessaloníki, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Thessaloníki took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Thessaloníki
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Thessaloníki
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Thessaloníki
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Thessaloníki
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Thessaloníki
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Thessaloníki
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01 · Q&AWhere is Thessaloníki located and what are its coordinates?
Thessaloníki is situated in Greece at geographic coordinates 40.6407, 22.9349 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Thessaloníki?
Thessaloníki has a recorded population of approximately 317,778 and observes the Europe/Athens time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Thessaloníki?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Thessaloníki include el-GR, en, fr, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Thessaloníki?
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