Thessaloniki · WinterMonth summary
Thessaloniki weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Thessaloniki in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 24% rain risk and 8.1h of sunshine. September is much safer.
By trip type
Thessaloniki in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues In January, Thessaloniki sees 11°C during the day with 8.1h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 2°C | 11°C | 24% | 2.1 | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 13°C | 27% | 1.4 | 9.0h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.5 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 20°C | 27% | 1.9 | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 24°C | 32% | 2.3 | 13.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 30°C | 20% | 1.9 | 13.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 33°C | 12% | 1.1 | 13.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 32°C | 14% | 0.9 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 18°C | 28°C | 17% | 1.2 | 11.1h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 22°C | 16% | 1.9 | 9.6h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 9°C | 17°C | 33% | 2.7 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 5°C | 12°C | 27% | 2.7 | 7.8h | 5.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Thessaloniki averages 11°C, 24% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +17°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Thessaloniki in January
Is January a good time to visit Thessaloniki?
January is an acceptable time for Thessaloniki (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider September (8.9/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Thessaloniki in January?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 2°C at night. 8.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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