Elia weather in January (Greece)

Can you expect sunny skies in Elia in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Elia tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C. While temperatures are the coolest of this year this month, they remain pleasant and warm for outdoor activities.

Precipitation

Elia in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 120 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Elia. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elia, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (5 KM, 3 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Elia.

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