Heraklion vs Thessaloniki in January

Heraklion is the better pick in January — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Thessaloniki is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Heraklion vs Thessaloniki — January climate, side by side

🇬🇷 Heraklion🇬🇷 Thessaloniki
Comfort score70/100 (B)63/100 (C)
Feels-like high14°C8°C
Avg high / low16° / 9°10° / 0°
Rainfall57 mm59 mm
Rainy days128
Humidity82%77%
Air quality (AQI)3931

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Heraklion vs Thessaloniki in January — FAQ

Is January better in Heraklion or Thessaloniki?
Heraklion is the better pick in January — 70 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Heraklion is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Thessaloniki is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Heraklion vs Thessaloniki in January?
In January, Heraklion averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Thessaloniki averages 10°C high / 0°C low with about 59 mm.