Late spring
Thessaloniki in May
Warmth without a heatwave, long days and the city at its best mood before summer.
Temperature
25° / 15°
Rain
Moderate
Crowds
Moderate
Swimming
No
The weather
Average highs around 25 °C. This is the year's balance point: warm enough for short sleeves and jacket-free evenings, without July's stifling humidity.
What's on
May Day sends everyone out to the countryside. Open-air festivals and concerts begin, rooftops work every night, and student life reaches its last wave before exams.
What to do
The ideal month for a boat trip on the Thermaic Gulf at sunset and for cycling the Nea Paralia. Also a good moment for a first run down to Chalkidiki: the beaches are still empty, though the sea is only starting to warm.
What to pack
Sunscreen and a hat. The May sun strengthens abruptly.