Heraklio Town weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Interested in knowing the climate of Heraklio Town in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Heraklio Town typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C. January has the coolest temperatures of the year, but still offering mild weather.

Precipitation

Heraklio Town in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 120 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Heraklio Town. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Heraklio Town, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (4 KM, 2 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 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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