Saloniki weather in January (Greece)

Curious about the January weather in Saloniki? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Saloniki generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 10°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Saloniki in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 110 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saloniki. May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saloniki climate page with graphs.

 

Saloniki, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 110 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in Greece in January

Find out more about the weather in Greece in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Saloniki in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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