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Samos weather in January (Samos, Greece)

What should you pack for a trip to Samos in January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Samos typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is part of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Samos in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 127 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Samos. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Samos, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 201 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 70%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 127 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 16°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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.