Thessaloniki weather in January
Thessaloniki in January averages 6°C (43°F), 35 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Thessaloniki, January is the coldest and the sixth driest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (43°F)
2–10°C · 36–49°F
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.9 h
hours per day
What is Thessaloniki like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Thessaloniki in January?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 2°C (36°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Thessaloniki is 1.3°C cooler than December and 21 mm drier than it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
January in Thessaloniki is 1°C cooler than February and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (45°F).
Daylight in Thessaloniki in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 9 hours 35 minutes in Thessaloniki, rising about 07:50 and setting about 17:24 local time.
January ends 45 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 29 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Thessaloniki
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Thessaloniki
What to read before you book.
Thessaloniki weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 35 mm |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 32 mm |
| March | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 36 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 44 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 30 mm |
| July | 26°C / 80°F | 23 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 21 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 33 mm |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 41 mm |
| November | 12°C / 53°F | 38 mm |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 56 mm |
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FAQs about Thessaloniki in January
January climate averages for Thessaloniki, 1991–2020.
Thessaloniki averages 6°C (43°F) in January, ranging from about 2°C (36°F) at night to 10°C (49°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. January sees only about 35 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. January averages 6°C (43°F) against 7°C (45°F) in February — 1°C cooler.
January is 1.3°C cooler than December, and 21 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 35 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 15 hours 4 minutes in June and 9 hours 17 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:50 and sunset about 17:24 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 45 minutes longer than it starts.
