Best Time to Visit Alexandroupoli, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Alexandroupoli is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Alexandroupoli for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–October; the wetter half falls in November–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.8°C / 40.6°F in January to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July, with rainfall from 15 mm / 0.6 in (August) to 82 mm / 3.2 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Alexandroupoli, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Alexandroupoli's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17°C62.6°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.4°C70.5°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.1°C75.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 20.1°C68.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Alexandroupoli?
The best time to visit Alexandroupoli for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 24.3°C / 75.7°F, and the driest is August with about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Alexandroupoli's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Alexandroupoli?
The rainy season at Alexandroupoli, East Macedonia and Thrace runs through November–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 54 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is November (82 mm / 3.2 in).
What is the driest month in Alexandroupoli?
The driest month in Alexandroupoli is August, averaging about 15 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Alexandroupoli?
The least comfortable months for travel to Alexandroupoli — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 82 mm / 3.2 in in November, and the coldest month averages 4.8°C / 40.6°F.
Is Alexandroupoli climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Alexandroupoli figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Greece figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Alexandroupoli specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.