Macedonia weather in January
Considering a trip to Macedonia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Macedonia in January?
Macedonia is a region in Greece. January in Macedonia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Psarádes at 5°C to moderate in Porto Koufo at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Porto Koufo and -3°C in Psarádes. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Anchialos with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Platamonas with 105 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 110 hours of sunlight expected in Paralia Katerinis. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Macedonia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Macedonia's yearly weather, check out our Macedonia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Macedonia?
Paralia Katerinis
In January Paralia Katerinis generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Thessaloníki
In January Thessaloníki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Limenaria
In January Limenaria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Limenas
In January Limenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Néos Marmarás
In January Néos Marmarás generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Macedonia, in Greece.
Is January the best time to visit Macedonia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Paralia Katerinis, January may not be the ideal time to visit Macedonia.
On average, the best time to visit Macedonia is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Paralia Katerinis. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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