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Thessaloniki in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Athens mild and quiet; most island hotels closed and ferries reduced; mountain villages cold with snow.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
12°C (53°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Greece overall
Prices
Low
Greece overall

Verdict

MixedGreece month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Athens mild and quiet; most island hotels closed and ferries reduced; mountain villages cold with snow.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ThessalonikiHighs around 11.5 °C (53 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 days
  • North and mountains, Greece · Thessaloniki, Meteora, Zagori, Pelioncool

    Cold winters with snow in the mountains; Zagori and Pelion are cooler escapes in summer.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Greece overall
Low
Prices · Greece overall
Low

Greece overall: Athens mild and quiet; most island hotels closed and ferries reduced; mountain villages cold with snow.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Thessaloniki, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 11.5 °C (53 °F)

    Apr: 19.7 °C (67 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Apr: 11.4 °C (53 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 9

    Apr: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Apr: 1

January: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov). Across Greece: Athens mild and quiet; most island hotels closed and ferries reduced; mountain villages cold with snow.

April: Inside Thessaloniki's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.

Thessaloniki: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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