Elefterna weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Planning a trip to Elefterna in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Elefterna generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Elefterna in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

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 Elefterna. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January 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 Elefterna climate page with graphs.

 

Elefterna, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Greece in January

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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 Elefterna 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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