January is a popular month to ask about Gjipe because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Ionian Sea.
Gjipe sea temperature in January — averages 14.0°C
The sea at Gjipe in Albania averages 14.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Ionian Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
14.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Gjipe
Can you swim at Gjipe in June? — 22.0°C water22.0°CCan you swim at Gjipe in July? — 25.0°C water25.0°CCan you swim at Gjipe in August? — 26.0°C water26.0°CCan you swim at Gjipe in September? — 24.0°C water24.0°CCan you swim at Gjipe in October? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at Gjipe in November? — 18.0°C water18.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Gjipe in January?
Gjipe averages 14.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Ionian Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Gjipe in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Gjipe in January?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.