Is February a Good Time to Visit Thessaloniki?
Don't expect beach weather in Thessaloniki's February: 9.3°C cold seas despite 12°C air temps. Coastal scenery remains beautiful, just pack warm layers.
Decision Factors
Vaccinations required
Yellow Fever
Cold sea - swimming challenging
9.3°C sea temperature - Polar Plunge
Health precautions needed
Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever, Leishmaniasis
Calm, family-friendly seas
0.18m wave height - Lake-like
Shoulder season - balanced conditions
72% of peak - good value with moderate crowds
Good For
- 👨👩👧👦Families with children
Comfortable 11.6°C temperatures and low 17% rain risk
- 🏛️Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
- 💑Honeymoon couples
Wedding score 77/100 with romantic weather conditions
- 💼Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather
- 🌡️Heat-sensitive visitors
Manageable 11.6°C without oppressive humidity
Who Should Avoid
- 🏖️Beach lovers
Sea temperature only 9.3°C - too cold for comfortable swimming
