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Hersonissos weather in January (Crete, Greece)

What kind of weather does January bring to Hersonissos? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Hersonissos includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C. Experience the year's lowest temperatures this month, but they are still mild and pleasant.

Precipitation

Hersonissos in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

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 Hersonissos. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with 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 Hersonissos climate page with graphs.

 

Hersonissos, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (18 KM, 11 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.

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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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