Weather in January in Greece
Considering a trip to Greece this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.
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
The city Athens usually sees around 129 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Greece for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Greece climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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