January weather forecast
Thessaloniki, Greece

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A street in front of the ancient white tower in Thessaloniki, Greece
A street in front of the ancient white tower in Thessaloniki, Greece

Weather in January

January in Thessaloniki, Greece, is dominated by a winter chill. Humidity is significantly high with the lowest temperature of 2.2°C (36°F), supplemented by the highest snowfall of 35mm (1.38") compared to other months. The new year brings about an invitingly fresh snowfall, with over two days of snow landed. However, this does not seem to interfere much with visibility. Venturing out may require some extra layers to stay warm during this month, especially in the evenings.

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 8.4°C (47.1°F) and lows at 2.2°C (36°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Thessaloniki are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In January, in Thessaloniki, Greece, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout January, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is accumulated. In Thessaloniki, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.1 days and collects up to 436mm (17.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Thessaloniki are January through March, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Thessaloniki, Greece, is January, when snow falls for 2.1 days and typically aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Thessaloniki, the average seawater temperature in January is 14.2°C (57.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.2°C (57.6°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:43 EET.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Thessaloniki?

Thessaloniki's January weather, with an average high temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F) and an average low temperature of 2.2°C (36°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

What is the usual temperature for Thessaloniki in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Thessaloniki, Greece, are 8.4°C (47.1°F) and 2.2°C (36°F) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Thessaloniki?

The months with the highest humidity in Thessaloniki, Greece, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in January in Thessaloniki?

The average relative humidity in January in Thessaloniki, Greece, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Thessaloniki?

In Thessaloniki, during January, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Thessaloniki?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Thessaloniki. Snow falls for 2.1 days and accumulates 35mm (1.38") of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Thessaloniki?

In Thessaloniki, Greece, during January, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of snow.

How cold is the water in January in Thessaloniki?

In January, the average sea temperature in Thessaloniki is 14.2°C (57.6°F). Swimming in 14.2°C (57.6°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Thessaloniki?

In January, the average day length in Thessaloniki is 9h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Thessaloniki?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:39 and sunset at 17:43 EET.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Thessaloniki?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Thessaloniki have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Thessaloniki?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January in Thessaloniki?

In Thessaloniki, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average temperature in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average high temperature in January: 8.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average pressure in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average pressure in January: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average wind speed in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average humidity in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average rainfall in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average rainfall in January: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (20mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average rainfall days in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average snowfall in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average snowfall in January: 35mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (35mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average snowfall days in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average snowfall days in January: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average sea temperature in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average sea temperature in January: 14.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (13.3°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average sunshine days in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average UV index in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average cloud cover in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in January
Thessaloniki, Greece

Average visibility in January - Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).

Thessaloniki, Greece

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