Athens weather in January (Attica, Greece)

How does the weather in Athens usually fare in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Athens usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 14°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Athens in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 129 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Athens. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Athens climate page with graphs.

 

Athens, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 129 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Greece in January

Find out more about the weather in Greece and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Athens.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Greece? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Greece. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.