Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Thessaloniki in January

The sea around Thessaloniki averages 15°C in January, usually between 13°C and 17°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average15°CCold
Usual range13°C–17°C80% of readings
vs December−1.5°cooler
vs February−0.7°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–October.

January in recent years

202315°C
202416°C
202514°C

Nearby in January

Katerini15°C43 km
Polygyros16°C69 km
Larissa15°C72 km
Seres14°C81 km
Kavala13°C131 km
Volos15°C135 km

Beaches in Thessaloniki

10 of 10 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.