When to go · Thessaloniki
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°C53°F / 5°C41°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.
Weather in January
- ThessalonikiHighs around 11.5 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 53 °F, lows around 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket