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Best time to visit Thassos: month by month
Short answer
June and September are best, with highs of about 27°C, warm sea and short ferry queues. July and August reach about 32°C and are the busiest months, with full ferries at weekends. May is green but the sea is cool, and most hotels close from late October to April.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10°C | 4°C | 10 | low |
| Feb | 11°C | 4°C | 5 | low |
| Mar | 12°C | 5°C | 6 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 9°C | 9 | low |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 6 | low |
| Jun | 27°C | 20°C | 4 | medium |
| Jul | 32°C | 22°C | 1 | high |
| Aug | 32°C | 23°C | 2 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 18°C | 3 | medium |
| Oct | 21°C | 13°C | 4 | low |
| Nov | 17°C | 10°C | 10 | low |
| Dec | 12°C | 6°C | 9 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 12–22°C and 6–9 rainy days; green and good for walking, with the sea around 19–20°C in May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 27–32°C, lows of 20–23°C and almost no rain; busy with families.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is 27°C and dry; October drops to 21°C, and November brings 10 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool at 10–12°C with lows of about 4–6°C; most hotels are closed.
Events worth planning around
- Greek Orthodox Easter (March, April or May).
- Feast of the Assumption, celebrated in Panagia and other villages (15 August).
When to avoid
Mid-July to late August is the busiest, with weekend ferry queues. From late October to April most hotels and tavernas close.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Thassos?
June or September: about 27°C, warm sea and short ferry queues.
Is the sea warm in May?
Still cool, around 19–20°C; it warms up in June.
Is Thassos open in winter?
Mostly closed. Most hotels shut from late October to April.