Ágios Nikólaos weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What can you expect from the weather in Ágios Nikólaos during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Ágios Nikólaos generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Ágios Nikólaos in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ágios Nikólaos. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ágios Nikólaos, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in January

Find out more about the weather in Greece in January and which places have the best weather 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 Ágios Nikólaos in January?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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