Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Thessaloniki in May

The sea around Thessaloniki averages 19°C in May, usually between 17°C and 21°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average19°CCool
Usual range17°C–21°C80% of readings
vs April+2.6°warmer
vs June+5.5°warmer next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

May in recent years

202318°C
202419°C
202519°C

Nearby in May

Katerini19°C43 km
Polygyros19°C69 km
Larissa19°C72 km
Seres19°C81 km
Kavala19°C131 km
Volos19°C135 km

Beaches in Thessaloniki

10 of 10 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.