Thrace Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Thrace, Greece in January.

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Alexandroupoli Therma Xanthi Kamariotissa

Thinking about venturing to Thrace, Greece this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Thrace in January

Thrace, Greece is a region in Greece. January in Thrace generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Kariófiton to 12°C (54°F) in Kamariotissa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Kamariotissa and -2°C (28°F) in Kariófiton. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Thrace, Greece. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across Thrace, Greece, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Orestiada with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Alexandroupoli with 86 mm (3.4 in).

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Thrace

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Thrace, Greece?

Temperature range in Thrace (January)

Precipitation variation in Thrace (January)

Alexandroupoli

In January Alexandroupoli generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Alexandroupoli →

Therma

In January Therma generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
85 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Therma →

Xanthi

In January Xanthi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Xanthi →

Kamariotissa

In January Kamariotissa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
85 hours
121 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kamariotissa →

Komotini

In January Komotini generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Komotini →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Thrace in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alexandroupoli 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Therma 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Xanthi 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Kamariotissa 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Komotini 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Palaiopoli 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Thrace weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Thrace, Greece in January?

January in Thrace, Greece brings poor weather. In Alexandroupoli, daytime temperatures are typically around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Thrace, Greece in January?

In Alexandroupoli, the average daytime high in January is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Thrace, Greece get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Thrace, Greece. Alexandroupoli averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Thrace, Greece?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Alexandroupoli, January may not be the ideal time to visit Thrace, Greece.

On average, the best time to visit Thrace, Greece is in May, June, September and October with generally perfect weather in Alexandroupoli. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.

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