Ierápetra weather in January (Crete, Greece)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Ierápetra this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Ierápetra typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 15°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Ierápetra in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 120 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Ierápetra, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Heraklion (Kreta), Greece (62 KM, 38 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.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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