Foinikiá weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Is January a good time to explore Foinikiá weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Foinikiá includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C. This month is marked by the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Foinikiá in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Foinikiá, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (9 KM, 5 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 Foinikiá.

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