Best Time to Visit Xanthi, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Xanthi is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Xanthi 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 February and April–September; the wetter half falls in March and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.2°C / 39.6°F in January to 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in (August) to 75 mm / 3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Xanthi, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Xanthi'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 | 17.4°C63.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.7°C71.1°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24°C75.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.9°C67.8°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Xanthi?
The best time to visit Xanthi 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 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Xanthi's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Xanthi?
The rainy season at Xanthi, East Macedonia and Thrace runs through March and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 46 mm / 1.8 in. The wettest single month is December (75 mm / 3 in).
What is the driest month in Xanthi?
The driest month in Xanthi is August, averaging about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24°C / 75.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Xanthi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Xanthi — 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 75 mm / 3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 4.2°C / 39.6°F.
Is Xanthi climate different from Greece overall?
Yes, usually. Our Xanthi 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 Xanthi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.