Saloniki weather in January (Greece)

Interested in knowing the climate of Saloniki in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Saloniki generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 4°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Saloniki in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 110 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

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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