episkopi-heraklion weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What should you pack for a trip to episkopi-heraklion in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, episkopi-heraklion usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C. Enjoy a month of comfortably warm temperatures, despite being cooler than other months.

Precipitation

episkopi-heraklion in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit episkopi-heraklion. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 episkopi-heraklion climate page with graphs.

 

episkopi-heraklion, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 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

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