Thessaloníki weather in January (Macedonia, Greece)

How is the weather in Thessaloníki in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Thessaloníki generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 10°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Thessaloníki in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Thessaloníki. May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thessaloníki, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 105 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Thessaloníki in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

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

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