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Weather in January in Macedonia

Thinking about venturing to Macedonia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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 mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Psarádes at 5°C to mild 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Macedonia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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

For a more detailed look at Macedonia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Macedonia climate page.

Where to go in Macedonia in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Macedonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Greece, check out our Macedonia's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Paralia Katerinis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
13°C 
2,464 hours 
917 mm 
95 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
5°C 
110 hours 
92 mm 
10 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
5°C 
120 hours 
92 mm 
9 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Paralia Katerinis

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.

Thessaloníki
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
12°C 
2,421 hours 
658 mm 
88 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
3°C 
105 hours 
56 mm 
9 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
4°C 
111 hours 
58 mm 
9 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Thessaloníki

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.

Limenaria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
16°C 
619 mm 
80 days 
poor 
January January
12°C 
8°C 
75 mm 
9 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
8°C 
72 mm 
8 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Limenaria

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.

Limenas
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
19°C 
15°C 
651 mm 
82 days 
poor 
January January
11°C 
7°C 
76 mm 
9 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
7°C 
76 mm 
8 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Limenas

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.

Néos Marmarás
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
20°C 
15°C 
601 mm 
81 days 
poor 
January January
12°C 
7°C 
70 mm 
9 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
13°C 
8°C 
68 mm 
8 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Néos Marmarás

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Macedonia.

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