April · Greece
Best time to visit Thessaloniki in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Thessaloniki in April
Average temperature 14°C, 72 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Thessaloniki scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 14°C, 72 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Thessaloniki layers Roman ruins, Byzantine churches and a seafront promenade on the Thermaic Gulf.
April ranks 3rd of 12 for Thessaloniki — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 72 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Thessaloniki at 8.7/10 (3rd of 12), just behind October at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Thessaloniki in April?
- In April, Thessaloniki averages 14°C, 72 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
- April earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Thessaloniki in April?
- Expect about 72 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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