March 18 is generally a great time to visit Thessaloniki. While there is a slight chance of rain (17%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 14°C weather. You'll find plenty of company in Thessaloniki this month as tourism activity remains quite robust.
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Essential Travel Info for Thessaloniki
Currency
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Language
Greek
Driving
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Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.838
Thessaloniki Weather Forecast for March 18
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 14.2°C. 17% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Thessaloniki in March
Based on historical data for March 18, Thessaloniki typically experiences temperatures between 5.3°C and 14.2°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (17% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Thessaloniki
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
14.2°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
5.3°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
14°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Snow Chance
17%
Avg 0.7mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.2 cm
~17% chance
Pressure
1018.1 hPa
High volatility
Thessaloniki Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 80% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
06:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 18:00
Type I-II
🔴 27 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 41 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 68 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
9°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Greece
Flight Traffic
Busy
74/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~74
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Thessaloniki
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
06:36
☀️ Noon
12:37
🌇 Sunset
18:38
⏱️ Daylight
12h 1m
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
8.8 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
71%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Thessaloniki
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Fish are active due to pressure changes.
Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Moderate seismic activity. Occasional tremors possible.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Thessaloniki on March 18 averages 14.2°C with a 17% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 89/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Thessaloniki Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
Better Alternatives Nearby
Consider these dates within ±7 days
March 16
14.3°C • 14% rain
Score
95
March 17
14.3°C • 15% rain
Score
95
March 23
14.9°C • 21% rain
Score
92
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📍 Is Thessaloniki Worth Visiting on March 18?
Planning a trip to Thessaloniki on March 18? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 14.2°C with a 17% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 74 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 6 vaccinations are recommended for Greece, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 11.7°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally lake-like with heights around 0.18m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 18 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 19°C in 2019, while the coldest dropped to 2.8°C in 2016.