Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki is a building complex in Greece. This site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Byzantine architecture.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months of July and August, when daily highs reach 30 °C and there are only about 4 or 5 rainy days per month. For cooler weather, visit in the spring or autumn. The site is located 303 km from Athens and 13 km from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.
Visitors can combine this site with nearby locations such as Hagios Demetrios, the Church of the Acheiropoietos, Hagia Sophia, Thessaloniki, the Walls of Thessaloniki, or the Arch of Galerius and Rotunda. The monuments cover an area of about 0.05 km2.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 30 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 41 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 52 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 53 | 62 | 65 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
