Weather in January in Greece
Thinking about venturing to Greece this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Greece in January?
In January, Greece experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Psarádes at 5°C to mild in Rhodes Town at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Rhodes Town and -3°C in Psarádes. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Greece with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.To explore the conditions in Greece in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Keratokampos with an average of 49 mm to heavy rainfall in Agía Paraskeví with 208 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 129 hours of sunlight expected in Athens. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Greece's conditions throughout the year, check out our Greece climate page.
Where to go in Greece in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Greece?
Athens
In January Athens generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Chania Town
In January Chania Town generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Hersonissos
In January Hersonissos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Mýkonos City
In January Mýkonos City generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Fira
In January Fira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Greece?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Athens, January may not be the ideal time to visit Greece.
Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Athens. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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