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Thessaloniki Weather in December, Greece

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    6°C
    44°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    10°C
    50°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    3°C
    37°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    14°C
    59°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    4 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    11 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    50 mm

December, 2024

Sun
1 Avg 11º 52º
Mon
2 Avg 11º 52º
Tue
3 Avg 10º 50º
Wed
4 Avg 10º 50º
Thu
5 Avg 48º
Fri
6 Avg 48º
Sat
7 Avg 48º
8 Avg 46º
9 Avg 45º
10 Avg 43º
11 Avg 43º
12 Avg 45º
13 Avg 45º
14 Avg 43º
15 Avg 43º
16 Avg 43º
17 Avg 45º
18 Avg 43º
19 Avg 41º
20 Avg 41º
21 Avg 39º
22 Avg 39º
23 Avg 39º
24 Avg 39º
25 Avg 41º
26 Avg 43º
27 Avg 43º
28 Avg 43º
29 Avg 43º
30 Avg 41º
31 Avg 41º
Forecast
Avg Historical Daily Average

The coldest month of the year in Thessaloniki is not nearly cold enough for discomfort, but you may see some snow. Daily average temperatures are typically below 10 degrees Celsius and the temperature on a cloudy day can drop close to zero degrees. The northern wind Vardaris is strong this month, chilling everyone who ventures outdoors.

December is high season for skiing and many locals and tourists alike hop on the bus for a daily trip to popular ski resort Kaimaktsalan. Kaimaktsalan (originally a Turkish name) is located 140 km from Thessaloniki and is home to a luxurious chalet, multiple ski tracks and more amenities. A ski pass for the weekend comes at 17 (12 in weekdays).  There you can also find affordable ski lessons and a host of other snow-related activities.

For those who wish to stay indoors and socialize in style instead, the Shark club presents a great opportunity to meet with locals and tourists alike. As Christmas gets closer, the city gets into a festive atmosphere and there are wild parties almost every night at the Shark club. Every year in Christmas eve, a grand party is being held in the Shark club and it's the prime spot for meeting and socializing with the city's most beautiful and refined people.

During the holiday season, the restaurant Molyvos offers traditional Greek Christmas dishes in a truly merry atmosphere. Enjoy delicious kourabiedes and melomakarona, fantastic pies and other seasonal Greek delicacies in the warm and hospitable spirit of Molyvos. The restaurant's friendly attitude is also translated to its menu prices which are affordable and welcome you to order more and celebrate.

Finally, in Christmas say there are a lot of special celebrations and activities in Aristotelous square. Famous international and local musicians and celebrities perform there on a stage that is being constructed each year for just that purpose and large gas heaters are spread across the square to keep everyone warm and cozy while celebrating the season.