Jewish cemetery of Salonica

Archaeological Site Historic Jewish cemetery in Thessaloniki, Ottoman-era graves

Thessaloniki’s pre-war Jewish cemetery was once among Europe’s largest; although much was destroyed during WWII, the site and nearby archives draw historians and visitors researching Sephardic heritage and the Holocaust.

How to Get to Jewish cemetery of Salonica #

Located in Thessaloniki’s urban fabric; reachable by local buses or taxi from the city centre. Pair a visit with nearby Jewish heritage sites and museums for fuller context.

Tips for Visiting Jewish cemetery of Salonica #

Wear sturdy shoes-paths can be uneven and graves crowded together.
If researching genealogy, contact the local Jewish historical society in Thessaloniki for access to archives and guided visits.
Be respectful: many stones are recent memorials and family plots are actively maintained.

Best Time to Visit Jewish cemetery of Salonica #

Spring and autumn are most comfortable for walking the cemetery and connecting with nearby museums.

Spring

March-May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Mild weather for walking and fewer summer crowds.

Autumn

September-November · 15-25°C (59-77°F)

Pleasant days and quieter conditions for reflective visits.

Winter

December-February · 5-15°C (41-59°F)

Cooler and quieter; check local opening arrangements.

Weather & Climate near Jewish cemetery of Salonica #

Climate

Jewish cemetery of Salonica's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

-17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 8°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

5° – 14°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 25°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

50%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

14.6h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

50%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 24 mm.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

15° – 27°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 56 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 9°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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