Thessaloníki weather in January (Macedonia, Greece)

How is January weather typically in Thessaloníki? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Thessaloníki includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this 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 weather of all the months.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 105 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Thessaloníki.

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