Archanes weather in January (Crete, Greece)

How does the January weather in Archanes compare to other months? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Archanes typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C. Experience the mildest weather of the year in January.

Precipitation

Archanes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Archanes. 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 Archanes climate page with graphs.

 

Archanes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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 17°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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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